The Speakeasy podcast

The Speakeasy

Hosts Damon Boelte, Sother Teague, and Greg Benson sit down to talk cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, tea, coffee, and all the other exciting liquids in the universe. With each episode, learn from some of the world’s experts in mixology, bar history, distillation, and brewing. Bringing on guests ranging from bartenders and brewers, alchemists and ambassadors, roasters and regulars, and every expert and enthusiast in between, The Speakeasy introduces listeners to all the unique ways we enjoy imbibing today.

Hosts Damon Boelte, Sother Teague, and Greg Benson sit down to talk cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, tea, coffee, and all the other exciting liquids in the universe. With each episode, learn from some of the world’s experts in mixology, bar history, distillation, and brewing. Bringing on guests ranging from bartenders and brewers, alchemists and ambassadors, roasters and regulars, and every expert and enthusiast in between, The Speakeasy introduces listeners to all the unique ways we enjoy imbibing today.

 

#652

The Illustrated Man with David Wondrich

David Wondrich is one of the few people in the world of spirits and cocktails that truly n... more

Yesterday

47 MINS

47:02

Yesterday


#651

Boomerang! from Woody Creek Distillers

In this Boomerang! episode Greg sits down with Stephen Julander, Senior Ops Manager at Woo... more

09 Dec 2025

21 MINS

21:19

09 Dec 2025


#650

Chain Keep Us Together

How do you put a barrel inside a barrel? That’s the question Dixon Dedman looked to solve ... more

05 Dec 2025

48 MINS

48:20

05 Dec 2025


#649

Boomerang! from Til Death in Kansas City

In the second Boomerang episode from Kansas City Greg sits down with Phil Worden and Andre... more

03 Dec 2025

39 MINS

39:56

03 Dec 2025


#648

Boomerang! from J. Rieger & Co. in Kansas City

Greg travels to Kansas City to chat with Ryan Maybee, Co-Founder and keeper of history abo... more

02 Dec 2025

28 MINS

28:45

02 Dec 2025


#647

Cranberry Sauced!

Think about some of the world's most iconic dishes: Beef Bourguignon, Coq au Vin, Penne al... more

26 Nov 2025

20 MINS

20:25

26 Nov 2025


#646

The Green Party

There’s a certain, very specific green liqueur that’s become difficult to find in the past... more

21 Nov 2025

49 MINS

49:30

21 Nov 2025


#645

Ice Week! with Chase Haider

Ice Week 2025 is going strong as Chase Haider joins Greg and Sother to discuss Klaris, the... more

20 Nov 2025

53 MINS

53:29

20 Nov 2025


#644

Ice Week! with Jill Cockson

Ice Week continues with Jill Cockson of Kansas City's own Chartreuse Saloon and Swordfish ... more

19 Nov 2025

52 MINS

52:24

19 Nov 2025


#643

Ice Week! with Richard Boccato

Ice Week 2025 continues with Richard Boccato, an alumni of Milk & Honey and founder of Hun... more

18 Nov 2025

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:55

18 Nov 2025


#642

Ice Week! with Camper English

Ice Week 2025 kicks off with Camper English, author of "The Ice Book" and winner of the Sp... more

17 Nov 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:18

17 Nov 2025


#641

Speakeasy’s 11

Hidden just off the casino floor of The Bellagio is a tiny, ornate 50 seat cocktail bar ca... more

14 Nov 2025

42 MINS

42:45

14 Nov 2025