Vortex Radio

On another craft beer focused episode of Vortex

Snuggled in the city of Avondale Estates, Wild Heaven Craft Brewery pumps out some of the best beer Georgia has to offer. Their Apostle of Ales, Sarah Young, joins Vortex Radio this week to educate and enlighten the crew with some tasty brews. Listen in as the gang tries some delicious and strong beverages while, as usual, talking complete nonsense. 

Have you ever noticed the giant motorcycles hanging in The Vortex? Of course you have! But do you know who gave them to us? John Landstrom, owner of Blue Moon Cycle, is an aficionado of all things motorcycles and the person who generously donated the sweet cycles in The Vortex. Listen in to this podcast to get some unique history about them along with stories from the early Vortex days when Michael and Suzanne used to rip through the countryside with John on their bikes.

We have Red Brick Brewing Company's Brewmaster and President, Garett Lockhart, and Sales Manager, Jason Topping, on Vortex Radio this week. We've always been big fans of their beer. We serve their delicious Laughing Skull beer at both of our Vortex locations and have for some time. If you haven't cracked open a skull with one of our juicy burgers, you haven't lived! Pour yourself a cold brew and tune in to this tasty podcast. 

This week, we have Mike Jakob on Vortex Radio! Mike owns the Castleberry Hill bar, Elliot Street Pub, with his brother, Pete. Elliot Street Pub is a tiny bar with an interesting past and present; clashes with the city government, free-form jazz in the basement, and iron pours in the empty lot next door. They are coming up on their tenth year anniversary in April! The City Council is even declaring that date as official annual Elliot Street Pub day.

This week on Vortex Radio, we have Jeff Merback. He’s the owner of the sister bar of The Vortex, The Highlander. It opened up two weeks before The Vortex back in 1992 and was the go-to hang out for our servers after they got off of work. Listen in to hear what it's like to run a smoky punk rock dive bar for almost 24 years, which is half of Jeff's life! You don't want to miss this one. 

This week on Vortex Radio, we have former Vortex Server and Manager, Laura Merback! Want to hear some great stories from 20 years ago when The Vortex was just getting its start? Then tune in! From regulars fighting down the stairs, The interesting drink preference of the Nigerian track team, and even Hank hitting the town in extra small dolphin shorts; this podcast has it all! 

Looking to increase your tequila smarts? We've got just what your brain is craving in this episode of Vortex Radio. We are joined by the Sales Director for Atlanta's own Goza Tequila, Lauren Kaufman. She runs us through their delicious tequilas and tells us all about how they are made. If that's not enough expertise for you, Michael is a certified Mezcalier which means that, according to the Mexican government, he can teach you all you need to know about Mezcal. So take a shot and get ready for some junk food for your earholes! 

Some recent spooky events over at The Vortex Midtown gives Rebecca and Vortex bartender, Samantha, reason to believe that The Vortex is Haunted! Listen in to this episode of Vortex Radio to get the details about this supernatural occurrence. Ghost Hunters are always welcome to come and grab a beer with us, BYO proton pack. 

This week on Vortex Radio, we are joined by Monday Night Brewing Sales Gal and Beyoncé Impersonator, Kelsey Daniels. We're sure you've tried their amazing beer already, but do you know how they came to be known as Monday Night Brewing? We talk about the back-story and also try a sample of their delicious brews. As if that wasn't exciting enough, Vortex co-owner, Hank Benoit, joins us on the podcast for the very first time! Don't miss this one!