Eat. Drink. Social
94: Espresso Martinis with @BeaniMartinis
Hear how Lindsay Roberts founder of @beanimartinis took her love for the espresso martini and turned it into a thriving social account.
90: @johnnydrinks_
“Home”-tenders hit it big on social with their Johnny Drinks account. Father-son duo talk about cocktails and life on TikTok, YouTube and Instagram.
85: @likeablecocktails
Kaitlyn of @likeablecocktails shares how she went from film student to “World’s Best Bartender” and a thriving cocktail creator on TikTok and Instagram.
84: @holycityhandcraft
One of the OG cocktail creators, Miguel Buencamino of @holycityhandcraft shares what his journey has looked like and gives creators tips on how best to help their page grow.
80: @TheRumChampion
Bryan Inman is carrying the torch for rum lovers, and believes there’s a rum out there for everyone. As @therumchampion he shares his rum journey through social media, rum clubs and more.
75: @DrinksByWild
Get drink and social tips from Adam of @drinksbywild who just crossed the 200K mark on TikTok.
62: @Sweet Portfolio
During the shutdown Valentina Mussi shared her passion for cooking and baking and landed more than a million followers on TikTok and a cookbook deal.
60: @PeggyNoeStevens
Bourbon’s First Female Taster and her talented son Utah help distilleries around the country build their brand through a thousand little gestures. We talk with Peggy Noe and Utah Stevens on industry trends, the role social played during the shutdown and the rise of women in bourbon.
50: @37chocolates
What does it take to be a chocolate sommelier? Estelle Tracy (@37chocolates) joins us to share her experience in the world of chocolate sensory evaluation and social media.
49: @workforyourbeer
Bringing balance between good health and good beers, Mel Fox and Alicia Valenski from @workforyourbeer join the show to talk about their curation of the best brewery taprooms where you can get a workout in. They also discuss how their specific, consistent content buckets have helped their social media growth.
40: @BartenderAtLarge
Erick Castro, bartending legend and host of "Bartender at Large" podcast, joins the show to talk about his thoughts on the economic shutdown, how bars and restaurants can go an extra mile for their customers at this time, and his favorite industry Instagram accounts.
37: @TheBeeroness
Beer photographer and author of three beer-centric cookbooks Jackie Dodd-Mallory (@thebeeroness) joins the show to talk about her work travels, tips for cooking with beer, chocolate + beer pairings, and her favorite Seattle-based breweries.
35: @borderlandsbakery
Renowned cookier Lisa He (@borderlandsbakery) joins Michael to talk about baking and decorating the perfect Christmas cookie + her thoughts on video across IG, YouTube, and TikTok.
34: @Joanna.Lin
NYC-based hospitality photographer, cocktail connoisseur, and world traveler Joanna Lin (@Joanna.Lin) joins Michael and Lindsay on the show to talk about her experiences on Instagram, posting frequency, and more.
31: @Cooking_With_Justin
Cooler temps are on the way but that doesn't stop @cooking_with_justin from firing up his grill in Minnesota. Justin joins the show to talk about his love for Tik Tok and the differences between the newest social media app and Instagram.
30: A_Fat_Guy_In_Denver
Denver Restauranteur "Fat Guy" joins the show to talk about his experience in the Denver food scene, his thoughts on influencers, and why he'll never accept a free meal.
25: @FoodieTribe
She started as a foodie herself and then turned her passion into a job. Katy Coffield, the founder of Foodie Tribe (@foodietribe), has established a stable of more than a thousand foodie influencers worldwide. Listen in as we talk to Katy about what makes a quality influencer, why she enjoys working with micro-influencers and what she feels makes a good brand partnership.
11: @IntoIndy
After living on both coasts, Indianapolis Influencer Kate Ruddell realized there’s no place like home. She moved back and took to social to show her love for Indy and answer her critics and haters who questioned why she’d ever want to return to the heartland.
03: @KYTasteBuds
Leigh Roach and Tamara Schneider of @KyTasteBuds discuss how starting their blog broke them out of a rut, gave them an excuse to spend more quality time together, and a chance to experience everything the Commonwealth of Kentucky has to offer.
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