More Good Drinks - Industry Podcast

Room Service with Cory Evans

Cory Evans is a really nice guy. Or he might just be Canadian. I invited Cory to get tiger-onesie comfy so we could unpack a few layers about what one of the stalwarts of New Regent St is like off shift and outside the bar. We learn about the trade he took up when he thought he was done with hospo, why he came and what he loves about Christchurch hospitality specifically. Along the way, maybe Cory finds out he has changed a little bit in the five years he’s been in the 03 and calling NZ home and personally, I think it’s a refreshing kind of wisdom to process ego alongside self-deprecating humour and generally bringing the golden retriever energy to people around him. But decide for yourself and let me know if you’re up for a dose of room service. Get full access to More Good Drinks at www.moregooddrinks.com/subscribe [https://www.moregooddrinks.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Cal Ross is On The Couch

Have you sat beside Cal Ross on the couch at Panacea? This time we turn the tables and get cosy unpacking the tension, struggle, triumph and the bonds as tight as family and tighter that accompanied every step of his journey to success this year. From defeat and nearly giving up to now being a double champion of Del Maguey and Scapegrace Uncharted - you won’t help but fall a little bit in love with the heart and soul of Cal Ross. You may even learn a little about the battle with ego, self-reflection and feedback to become better than ever and tightly bound to those who journey with you along the way. Get full access to More Good Drinks at www.moregooddrinks.com/subscribe [https://www.moregooddrinks.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

The 1 Point Club: Learning to Lose with PJ Renaud

Want to know what’s like to get an email saying - well done, you came 51st in the world but it wasn’t quite enough? PJ opens up about a recent cocktail competition experience and we break down the lessons we’ve both learned about losing well. The TLDR: Meet the brief, champion the spirit, compete together not against each other and .. the power of the Edit. I hope you’ll love this chat and feel inspired to share your own lessons with the More Good Drinks community. Get full access to More Good Drinks at www.moregooddrinks.com/subscribe [https://www.moregooddrinks.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Building Community at NZBarCon w/ Stephen Burke

We all want more community and connection in our hospo industry but it’s not easy to know how and where to begin. Appleton Estate have come to the party, bringing together some leading doers of community to showcase what’s been working and to get honest and vulnerable about building a supportive community with or without a drink in hand. Plus, we tease a little Aperol Spritz Karaoke, an event designed to bring nothing but joy to your face, if not your ears. Get full access to More Good Drinks at www.moregooddrinks.com/subscribe [https://www.moregooddrinks.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Backyard Sessions w/ James Millar & Evan Hales

Big energy and big smiles as we talk about the big parties Pernod are hosting at NZBarCon - with one big takeaway… New Zealand hospitality has great stories to tell on a global stage… and we’re on our way there. In this episode you’ll hear a big shout out to Kismet, where James recently had a great time at the Winter Whisky Festival, Evan’s tales of learning the art of the Kiwi barbeque, another Kiwi off to the Global Top 10 for the Jameson Black Barrel comp and where you can find massages, brekky and coffee after a huge weekend at NZBarCon. Not to mention - bartenders have three days to get their Del Maguey entries in. Get full access to More Good Drinks at www.moregooddrinks.com/subscribe [https://www.moregooddrinks.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]