The Open Bar Experience Podcast

Ep. 101: Cultural Appropriation, Who Is the Gatekeeper?

In this episode I discuss my opinion and experience with Cultural Appropriation gone off the rails. Many people on the left have differing opinions of what it is and who gets to call on it. My take is simple, if you are of the culture or group appropriated from then you get to set the boundaries. For those not of the group or culture be inquisitive and be supporting but do not feel enlightened enough to think you can set boundaries on behalf of those perpetrated on.

Ep. 94: Gilberto Marquez, 2020, & Matt’s Pick III

Illegal Mezcal Global Brand Ambassador Gilberto Marquez talks about his humble beginnings, his passions, and his side hustle of making custom hats, Pachuco Supply Co. We have a projected winner of 2020 calling for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as the new POTUS and VPOTUS. That said, it doesn’t seem to be going as expected. We have grown accustomed to concession and acceptance speeches, this time we are missing one. At what point will reasonable adults be part of government? Once again I have Matt Carrizales give his Pick III of the Week: Masala Munchies, Somos Semillas, Pan de Taco (Honorary mention to Xela Roasters )

Ep. 91: Vanessa Treviño & My Thoughts on Class Struggle

Vanessa is a beverage professional that has worked in Chicago, NYC and Houston. She has been able to put together exciting wine menus that have caught the attention of wine consumer and her peers. She went from mini wine bar to country club. iHeart Radio, Apple Podcast, Alexa, Stitcher, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to your favourite podcast

Ep. 88: THIRST Group and Our Collective Effort

GET INVOLVED!!! This episode I speak to Nate Casablanca and Dave Castleman of THIRST Group about the work they are doing to help small businesses receive payment from their insurers for Loss of Revenue Insurance. Intagram: @openbar.space

Ep. 87: Sean Beck & H Town Restaurant Group

Sean Beck has a Houston restaurant personality for many years. He shares with us his beginnings as a beverage director and his current move to conduct training sessions over Zoom. THIRST GROUP “We work to keep independent restaurants and hospitality alive, by advocating that our elected officials ensure insurance carriers provide the protection you paid for.”