Bartender at Large

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Ryan Maybee—bartender, entrepreneur, and founder of Kansas City’s award-winning J. Rieger & Co. distillery. From crafting world-class spirits to reviving a historic brand, Ryan shares his journey, the challenges of distilling, and his passion for the industry. Discover the stories behind the bottles, the creative process, and how he helped put Kansas City cocktail scene on the map. Whether you're a spirits enthusiast or an aspiring maker, this episode is packed with wisdom, hustle, and a splash of Midwest charm. Watch the Episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/JkxshggEugA ____________________________________ [https://www.diageobaracademy.com/en-us/home____________________________________] Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers & authors. If you love cocktails & spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.com/BartenderAtLarge [https://www.patreon.com/BartenderAtLarge] WATCH OUR VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/bartenderatlarge [https://www.youtube.com/bartenderatlarge] FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender [https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2FHungryBartender] Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge [https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2FBartenderAtLarge] FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: Erick Castro: https://www.tiktok.com/@hungrybartender?_t=ZT-8uBekAKOGwU&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@hungrybartender?_t=ZT-8uBekAKOGwU&_r=1] Bartender at Large: www.tiktok.com/BartenderAtLarge [https://www.tiktok.com/@bartenderatlarge?_t=ZT-8uBepRMqMuc&_r=1] FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender [https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitter.com%2FHungryBartender] Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge [http://www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge]

Ever been to a bar with no back bar? We sat down with Kevin Beary (Beverage Director & Partner at 3 Dots & a Dash and Gus’ Sip & Dip) to talk about his no-back-bar cocktail spot, Gus’ Sip & Dip—where the focus is all on classics done right. Find out why less is more, how they’re flipping the script on bar service, and why Kevin thinks simplicity is the secret to great drinks. ____________________________________ [https://www.diageobaracademy.com/en-us/home____________________________________] Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers & authors. If you love cocktails & spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.com/BartenderAtLarge [https://www.patreon.com/BartenderAtLarge] WATCH OUR VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/bartenderatlarge [https://www.youtube.com/bartenderatlarge] FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender [https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2FHungryBartender] Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge [https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2FBartenderAtLarge] FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: Erick Castro: https://www.tiktok.com/@hungrybartender?_t=ZT-8uBekAKOGwU&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@hungrybartender?_t=ZT-8uBekAKOGwU&_r=1] Bartender at Large: www.tiktok.com/BartenderAtLarge [https://www.tiktok.com/@bartenderatlarge?_t=ZT-8uBepRMqMuc&_r=1] FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender [https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitter.com%2FHungryBartender] Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge [http://www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge]

This week on Bartender at Large, we sit down with Los Angeles-based illustrator and author Stacy Michelson, whose whimsical yet educational art brings the food and beverage world to life. With roots in the restaurant industry and a deep love for produce, Stacy blends research and creativity to tell the stories behind the ingredients we love. Buy Stacy's Book: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/stacy-michelson/eat-this-book/9780762498048/?lens=running-press [https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/stacy-michelson/eat-this-book/9780762498048/?lens=running-press] Website: https://www.stacymichelson.com [https://www.stacymichelson.com/] Stacy's Online Shop: https://stacymichelson.etsy.com [https://stacymichelson.etsy.com/] IG Profile Link: https://www.instagram.com/stacymichelson [https://www.instagram.com/stacymichelson] ____________________________________ [https://www.diageobaracademy.com/en-us/home____________________________________] Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers & authors. If you love cocktails & spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.com/BartenderAtLarge [https://www.patreon.com/BartenderAtLarge] WATCH OUR VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/bartenderatlarge [https://www.youtube.com/bartenderatlarge] FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender [https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2FHungryBartender] Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge [https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2FBartenderAtLarge] FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: Erick Castro: https://www.tiktok.com/@hungrybartender?_t=ZT-8uBekAKOGwU&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@hungrybartender?_t=ZT-8uBekAKOGwU&_r=1] Bartender at Large: www.tiktok.com/BartenderAtLarge [https://www.tiktok.com/@bartenderatlarge?_t=ZT-8uBepRMqMuc&_r=1] FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender [https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitter.com%2FHungryBartender] Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge [http://www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge]

This week we discuss entrepreunership with Amanda Colom, aka Bad Birdy—the tattooed bartender, CEO, and global cocktail creative shaking up Los Angeles! With a massive Instagram following, Amanda shares her vibrant work and life, proving she’s a force in the industry. Dubbed by *Inked Magazine* as the ‘Tattooed bartender taking over LA,’ she’s redefining hospitality with bold creativity. Amanda's Bar: https://kuduowl.com/kuduowl-menu [https://kuduowl.com/kuduowl-menu] BCB: https://linktr.ee/Bartenderatlarge?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwKYNv1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpxQXKrMJx1fMvwrHYnk-mLVEhm-0XQ-ImKqZBqd5ZN6_w5nhWVrbLw_BejiP_aem_rDrfqHqrX2L49kNrt8ZqdA [https://linktr.ee/Bartenderatlarge?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwKYNv1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpxQXKrMJx1fMvwrHYnk-mLVEhm-0XQ-ImKqZBqd5ZN6_w5nhWVrbLw_BejiP_aem_rDrfqHqrX2L49kNrt8ZqdA] ____________________________________ [https://www.diageobaracademy.com/en-us/home____________________________________] Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers & authors. If you love cocktails & spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.com/BartenderAtLarge [https://www.patreon.com/BartenderAtLarge] WATCH OUR VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/bartenderatlarge [https://www.youtube.com/bartenderatlarge] FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender [https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2FHungryBartender] Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge [https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2FBartenderAtLarge] FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: Erick Castro: https://www.tiktok.com/@hungrybartender?_t=ZT-8uBekAKOGwU&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@hungrybartender?_t=ZT-8uBekAKOGwU&_r=1] Bartender at Large: www.tiktok.com/BartenderAtLarge [https://www.tiktok.com/@bartenderatlarge?_t=ZT-8uBepRMqMuc&_r=1] FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender [https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitter.com%2FHungryBartender] Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge [http://www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge]

Bartender at Large is excited to share our conversation with Ben Branson, founder of Seedlip, the world’s first non-alcoholic distilled spirit. We discussed his journey from a simple idea to revolutionizing the drinks industry, the importance of sustainability, and what’s next for Seedlip. Whether you’re a founder, a cocktail enthusiast, or just curious about the non-alc category, this episode is packed with insight. https://linktr.ee/Bartenderatlarge?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwKYNv1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpxQXKrMJx1fMvwrHYnk-mLVEhm-0XQ-ImKqZBqd5ZN6_w5nhWVrbLw_BejiP_aem_rDrfqHqrX2L49kNrt8ZqdA [https://linktr.ee/Bartenderatlarge?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwKYNv1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpxQXKrMJx1fMvwrHYnk-mLVEhm-0XQ-ImKqZBqd5ZN6_w5nhWVrbLw_BejiP_aem_rDrfqHqrX2L49kNrt8ZqdA] ____________________________________ [https://www.diageobaracademy.com/en-us/home____________________________________] Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers & authors. If you love cocktails & spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.com/BartenderAtLarge [https://www.patreon.com/BartenderAtLarge] WATCH OUR VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/bartenderatlarge [https://www.youtube.com/bartenderatlarge] FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender [https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2FHungryBartender] Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge [https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2FBartenderAtLarge] FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: Erick Castro: https://www.tiktok.com/@hungrybartender?_t=ZT-8uBekAKOGwU&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@hungrybartender?_t=ZT-8uBekAKOGwU&_r=1] Bartender at Large: www.tiktok.com/BartenderAtLarge [https://www.tiktok.com/@bartenderatlarge?_t=ZT-8uBepRMqMuc&_r=1] FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender [https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitter.com%2FHungryBartender] Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge [http://www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge]