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Man Cave Happy Hour
by Man Cave Happy Hour
Welcome to Man Cave Happy Hour – Whiskey, Spirits, and the stories that go along with them. Join Jamie, Matt, and August as they take you on a spirited journey through the world of fine drinks and fascinating conversations. Broadcasting live from top lounges, distilleries, and happy hours, they explore the best new spirits, uncover hidden gems, and dive into the stories behind the bottles. From master distillers and cocktail experts to bartenders, foodies, and entrepreneurs, every episode is a toast to craftsmanship, creativity, and the love of a great drink. Whether you're a whiskey connoisseur or just love a good cocktail, pull up a chair, pour a glass, and enjoy the ride. Produced at the Podcast Your Voice Studios
Episodes
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Capes & Culture: We Turn A Crossover Chat Into A Full Nerd Throwdown
Send us Fan Mail A whiskey pour, a lit cigar, and a simple crossover plan somehow turn into a full-on pop culture showdown. We’re joined by Justin Nieporte and Derek Jendza from Capes and Cultures, and within minutes we’re bouncing between convention life, nerd hot takes, and the kind of friendly...
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Templeton Rye’s Small Town Story And Big Flavor
Send us Fan Mail A tiny town in Iowa with one four-way stop sign somehow ends up at the center of a rye whiskey legend, and that contrast is exactly why we had to dig in. We’re joined by Debbie from the Templeton team and Chase, Templeton’s distillery ambassador who literally grew up there, to...
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We Make A Robert Burns Cocktail And Argue About The Whiskey E
Send us Fan Mail You can tell a lot about someone by how they order scotch and by whether they try to police everybody else’s glass. We kick off happy hour from the Man Cave suite with a quick real-world check in on local voting and community issues, then get right to the good stuff: scotch…
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Detroit To LA: J Chris Newberg’s Comedy Hustle
Send us Fan Mail Detroit doesn’t just produce performers, it produces grinders. We’re joined by Chris Newberg, a Detroit-area native who went from the local music scene to a full-on stand-up career in Los Angeles, and he’s brutally honest about what that jump really costs....
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Tasting High Proof Bourbon While A Fantasy Draft Melts Down
Send us Fan Mail Three friends, three bottles, and one fantasy football draft happening mid-conversation. We kick things off with the kind of coincidence that feels impossible: buying tickets to a massive show and realizing you are in the same section as someone you know. From there, we jump to a...
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Hold My Whiskey While We Fix Downtown - Whiskey Taco Foxtrot
Send us Fan Mail You can tell a lot about a city by what happens when you let people step outside with a drink. We set up a pop-up recording at Whiskey Taco Foxtrot in Clawson, Michigan during Social District Sunday, with a mobile cigar lounge parked nearby and a scavenger hunt pushing people to...
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How To Plan A Kentucky Bourbon Trail Trip That Actually Works
Send us Fan Mail You can tell who’s actually been to bourbon country because they stop saying “we’ll just wing it.” We’re pouring a fresh crack of E.H. Taylor Small Batch and calling up Tim from Kentucky Bourbon Boys to get the real playbook for the Kentucky Bourbon Trail: how far things are, how...
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How Detroit City Distillery Built A Honey Whiskey Hit (Part 2)
Send us Fan Mail Hot honey finished bourbon sounds like a dare until you taste it and realize the “heat” can drink like warmth. We’re hanging in the Man Cave Happy Hour with Dante from Detroit City Distillery to get past the hype and into the decisions that actually shape flavor, from barrel...
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Honey Bourbon Done Right - Detroit City Distillery (Part 1)
Send us Fan Mail A lot of “honey whiskey” tastes like sugar and shortcuts. We wanted the real story behind honey-finished bourbon that still tastes like whiskey, so we brought in Dante from Detroit City Distillery to break down how Detroit’s Bees In The D partnership turned raw urban honey into...
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Haunted Heist Movie - How An Executive Producer Gets An Indie Film Into Theaters
Send us Fan Mail A full-on plot twist drops at the bar: our longtime friend Feras is a banker who somehow became an executive producer on a nationwide theatrical release and he barely told anyone. We dig into how that secret happened, what it’s like to work with a real cast and crew, and why...
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What Your Summer Drink Says About You
Send us Fan Mail Summer drinking has two rules: keep it cold, keep it simple, and don’t ruin a good buzz with a complicated recipe. We’re in full Man Cave Happy Hour mode with a Canada Day salute, pouring Canadian Club and building a whiskey sour that actually works when you’re short on time, low...
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Beer With A Purpose
Send us Fan Mail A beer meetup that feeds people sounds like a feel-good slogan, until you hear how it’s actually being run. We’re joined by Paul, who helped launch the Michigan chapter of Beer Drinkers of America, and he lays out a simple, surprisingly effective model: pick a slow night at a…
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How To Watch The World Cup Like A Regular At Eastern Market
Send us Fan Mail A great World Cup doesn’t start at kickoff, it starts when you find the right bar and the right people to watch with. We’re recording from Thomas Magee’s Irish Pub in Detroit’s Eastern Market, talking through what it takes to turn a neighborhood spot into one of the best soccer...
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We Build A Clint Eastwood Cocktail And Taste A Mystery Box Of Spirits
Send us Fan Mail A mystery box of bottles hits the table and suddenly it’s decision time: what’s a keeper, what’s a mixer, and what should never be opened again. We’re posted up in the MacKay Happy House man cave with whiskey, cigars, and the kind of unfiltered spirits talk you only get when...
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Behind The Cans At Blake’s Hard Cider
Send us Fan Mail You ever fall in love with a drink, then it vanishes from the shelf like it never existed? We sit down with Mike Didio from Blake’s Hard Cider to talk about why seasonals rotate, how new flavors get approved, and what it takes to keep a craft brand growing without losing what…
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Keeper’s Heart Whiskey: What Happens When Irish Tradition Meets American Oak
Send us Fan Mail A bottle label can tell you the proof, but it can’t tell you why a whiskey feels creamy, why a blend suddenly pops with fruit, or why 118 proof can drink smoother than you’d expect. That’s the fun part, and it’s exactly where we go with Kate Douglas from O’Shaughnessy Distilling…
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Unboxing Keeper’s Heart And Planning An Irish Whiskey Night
Send us Fan Mail A box shows up at the studio that’s way too big for what we thought we requested, and it makes one unmistakable sound when we lift it: swishing. We’re Man Cave Happy Hour, so you already know what happens next. We clear space, grab the camera, and start the kind of whiskey…
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Death Star Cocktail Night with Sara from a Flavor Journal
Send us Fan Mail May the Fourth is our excuse to do what we do best: pour something good, talk a little trash, and learn a few things along the way. We’re joined by Sarah from A Flavor Journal, and together we build a Death Star cocktail that’s basically a Black Manhattan with a darker, richer...
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We Taste Three Forgotten Bottles And Argue About What Belongs In An Old Fashioned
Send us Fan Mail Orphan bottles are the most honest kind of tasting, because nobody is trying to “win” with a hype label. We grab what’s been left behind in the studio, pour it, and let the whiskey tell on itself. That turns into a lively flight that jumps from 2XO French Oak bourbon with a...
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Black Eden 1912 Bourbon; The Black-Owned Bourbon Brand Honoring Idlewild Michigan
Send us Fan Mail A bourbon bottle can be just glass and marketing, or it can be a doorway into a place most people have never been taught to remember. We sit down with John Joubert, founder of Iconic Spirits, to taste Black Eden 1912 and unpack why the name points back to Idlewild, Michigan, a...
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Detroit Opening Day Shenanigans - Spring Break Whiskey Tales
Send us Fan Mail Opening Day in Detroit has a way of turning grown adults into planners, philosophers, and absolute chaos goblins before lunchtime. We’re gearing up for Detroit Tigers Opening Day and spring break energy at the same time, so the talk goes straight to what actually matters: where...
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Tasting Jeżynówka and Detroit City Distillery Jezy Finished Bourbon
Send us Fan Mail The fastest way to understand a city’s culture is to taste what it drinks, and Detroit has a few bottles that instantly tell a story. We’re pouring Detroit City Distillery tonight, starting with a freezer-cold Jeżynówka-style blackberry brandy that a lot of people know from...
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How To Make A Guinness Old Fashioned With Irish Whiskey
Send us Fan Mail A Guinness Old Fashioned sounds like something you order on a dare, but we decided to build it like it deserves respect. We mix Irish whiskey with Guinness, Demerara syrup, and molasses bitters, then taste it honestly: does it drink like a real Old Fashioned, or does stout...
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Whiskey, Tequila, And The American Dream - Shankar Distillers - Varchas Whiskey
Send us Fan Mail What happens when a Mysore-born tech founder falls in love with American whiskey—and decides to ship the culture back to the world? We head into Shankar Distillers in Troy, Michigan, where copper columns hum, the hybrid pot still shines, and Reserve 102 proves why a high-rye…
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Whiskey, Curling, And A Plot Hole
Send us Fan Mail What do a sneaky T. rex, a furious curling debate, and a sherry-finished bourbon have in common? They all say something about what we notice, what we value, and what we pour when the mics go hot. We kick things off with Winter Olympics highs and heartbreaks—stone-cold faces at...
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Grappa 101 For Whiskey Lovers
Send us Fan Mail A bowling alley debrief turns into a full‑on flavor expedition as we line up four grappas—two store‑bought and two homemade, barrel‑aged bottles from an Italian cousin—and see what happens when whiskey palates meet pomace brandy. We set the scene with Detroit’s spring drinking...
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From Brewery Floor To Clarified Milk Punch: A Boozy Experiment With History
Send us Fan Mail A brewery table, a fresh blueberry wheat, and a glass of crystal-clear history—this session brings together live tasting and cocktail alchemy in the best way. We kick off with Blue Mitten, a wheat beer bursting with blueberry aroma and crisp grain, then pivot to the star of the...
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From Barrel to Barstool - America's Best Whiskey Bars
Send us Fan Mail Looking for the kind of whiskey bar that changes your mind—and your order? We compare notes with Whiskey Advocate’s Top 150 and hold our local favorites to the same standard, asking what truly earns the title: deep selection, thoughtful flights, smart glassware, and staff who can...
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From Cognac-Barreled Rye To Motor City Exotics: Sipping, Stories, And Speed
Send us Fan Mail A dusty bottle on the studio shelf turned into the perfect spark for a wide-open conversation. We finally cracked a Grand Traverse Distillery rye finished through a cognac-influenced, triple-barrel journey—and it surprised us. Instead of the hot, young profile we feared, the nose...
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Blind Tasting Jameson: Original, Black Barrel, Triple Triple
Send us Fan Mail A blind flight can humble anyone—so we poured three Jamesons without labels and let our palates do the talking. Between laughs, Guinness stories, and a few surprise sneezes, we worked through color, aroma, and mouthfeel to separate Jameson Original, Black Barrel, and the new…
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From Outreach To Impact: How Haven Homes Helps Survivors Rebuild
Send us Fan Mail https://www.havenhomesofdetroit.org/ The clink of whiskey fades and a tougher story comes into focus: trafficking in Michigan isn’t a movie plot. It’s months of grooming, IDs taken, credit shattered, and a system that expects people to start over with nothing. We sit down with...
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From Tequila Roots To Fresh Victor: Reinventing Mixers With Real Juice
Send us Fan Mail freshvictor.com What if the mixer, not the spirit, is the real secret to a great cocktail? We sit down with Fresh Victor founder Ken McKenzie to explore how fresh-pressed, refrigerated mixers turn home pours into bar-quality drinks without the corn syrup, neon dyes, or guesswork....
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Cats, Cranberries, And Questionable Maps: A Very Tipsy Holiday Special
Send us Fan Mail Holiday spirit tastes better when it comes with stories, experiments, and a little chaos. We kick off with a surprise: a red blend built from an AI “recipe.” The winemaker hated the idea, followed the constraints anyway, and ended up impressed by the result. That tale sets up a...
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How A Lounge Hack, Krakow Adventure, And Coffee Bourbon Turned Into An Espresso Old Fashioned
Send us Fan Mail The night starts with a clink and a curveball: can a coffee-finished bourbon carry an old fashioned without losing its soul? We chase that question through a studio full of snacks, a suitcase of Polish mead, and a first-time trip to Krakow that began with an eight-hour layover…
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We Blind-Tasted Buffalo Trace And Picked A Surprise Favorite
Send us Fan Mail What happens when you line up four Buffalo Trace pours—two store barrel picks and two standard releases—and taste them blind? We set the table with numbered glasses, a few strong opinions, and a lot of curiosity, then let our palates do the talking. The result: clear favorites, a...
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Inside Detroit’s Best Kept Cocktail Secret and How A Painted Whiskey Barrel Fuels Veteran Support
Send us Fan Mail A room that used to hide barrels now hides something better: a city’s heartbeat. We slide behind The Wine Garden into a bar that feels like a password, pour a round, and meet the people turning cocktails into community for veterans who deserve more than a thank‑you. The night…
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Inside A Whiskey Advent Exchange And Holiday Cocktail Playbook
Send us Fan Mail A brown bag, a number on the cap, and a chorus of guesses—there’s something electric about a blind pour. We crack open day one of a whiskey advent exchange and let the senses lead: orange peel peeks out, a warm glide crawls across the palate, and debate kicks off about proof,...
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Barrels, Bottles, And The Stories Between Them; We Tried A 142.8-Proof Stagg And Lived To Tell It
Send us Fan Mail Rare pours belong in glasses, not on pedestals. We sat down with Jerry from Neat Or Stir to unpack how a Detroit-area bourbon club turns the chase into a craft: buying whole barrels, tasting blind, and building real relationships with stores to secure bottles worth opening. If...
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Grandma’s Hooch, Exploding Bottles, And The Beer That Made A Man Fall Off A Desk
Send us Fan Mail A quiet Monday at a local brewery turns electric when a homebrew guild pulls up chairs and starts pouring stories. We begin with two teachers who fell for British cask ales, came home to stovetops and driveway boils, and helped fuel a club where curiosity ferments into craft. The...
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Kuhnhenn Brewing Co. - Brothers, Barrels, And The Birth Of A Michigan Microbrew Legacy
Send us Fan Mail A brewery story that starts with nuts and bolts and ends with medals and cult beers is worth a pint and a half. We set up at Kuhnhenn Brewing and talk with brothers Eric and Bret about how a family hardware store in Warren became a fiercely independent microbrewery known for...
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Four Roses, Three Letters, One Pour
Send us Fan Mail Ever stared at a Four Roses label and wondered what those letters actually taste like? We pulled on the baseball tees, poured a mystery single barrel at 100 proof, and put our palates to the test—no hints, just noses, notes, and a friendly wager. What started as happy hour turned...
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Saving Boobs With Bubbles And Zin
Send us Fan Mail A glass can change a night, and sometimes a cause. We’re clinking through Detroit’s dining glow-up, tasting everything from a zero-proof old fashioned that actually satisfies to a small-lot Mount Veeder Cabernet with the kind of structure that makes bourbon fans nod. Along the…
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Bourbon, Friendship, and Life-Changing Moments with Freddie Johnson
Send us Fan Mail What makes a simple promise the most significant gift you could ever give someone? For Freddie Johnson, Buffalo Trace Distillery's beloved ambassador, keeping his word literally saved his life. Sitting in what he calls "the ultimate man cave," Freddie shares the rich tapestry of...
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Detroit Lions Marketing Madness and a Blue Cocktail
Send us Fan Mail Raise your glasses to another round of spirited conversation on the Man Cave Happy Hour! This week, Jamie Flanagan, August Kitchen, Matt Fox, and special guest David Wright (the Motor City Hypnotist) dive into a blue-hued adventure celebrating Detroit's football fever. Fresh off...
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Sipping Ciders and Making a Difference: Inside the Man Cave
Send us Fan Mail Raise your glasses and wax those mustaches – it's time to talk charity, cider, and community support on this episode of Man Cave Happy Hour! Jamie, Matt, and August dive into a tasting of Blake's Cider seasonal offerings while unveiling the backstory of their beloved Magnum 12...
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Soccer, Pints, and Fantasy Points
Send us Fan Mail Grab a pint and join us for a deep dive into soccer culture as we explore the beautiful game through the lens of traditional English pub ales and Detroit's thriving soccer community. What happens when you mix the world's most popular sport with Detroit's gritty character and...
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Orphan Bottles, New Dogs, and Golf Course Glory
Send us Fan Mail Nothing brings friends together quite like celebrating life's victories over a good glass of bourbon. In this episode, we're joined by special guest David, the Motor City Hypnotist, as we crack open some long-neglected "orphan bottles" and share stories that range from triumphant...
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The Butter Run Saloon: Bourbon Barrel Picks: Behind the Scenes
Send us Fan Mail Step into the heart of St. Clair Shores, Michigan, where an unassuming bar houses a breathtaking treasury of over 1,450 different whiskeys. At the Butter Run Saloon, owner Dave Harden has created more than just a drinking establishment—he's built a whiskey lover's sanctuary that...
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Wild Turkey Throwdown: 101 vs 101.8
Send us Fan Mail The old saying goes that Wild Turkey is just "country whiskey," but true bourbon lovers know better. This week, we're putting two expressions from this iconic Kentucky distillery head-to-head: the classic Wild Turkey 101 against the more elusive Wild Turkey 101.8. What's the...
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Happy Hour Goes Finnish: The Story of Loncaro Long Drink
Send us Fan Mail Dive into the refreshing world of authentic Finnish long drinks as we welcome the team behind Lancaro to the Man Cave Happy Hour. This eye-opening conversation reveals how a paralyzed founder's dream evolved into a mission-driven beverage company revolutionizing the…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Man Cave Happy Hour – Whiskey, Spirits, and the stories that go along with them.
Join Jamie, Matt, and August as they take you on a spirited journey through the world of fine drinks and fascinating conversations. Broadcasting live from top lounges, distilleries, and happy hours, they explore the best new spirits, uncover hidden gems, and dive into the stories behind the bottles. From master distillers and cocktail experts to bartenders, foodies, and entrepreneurs, every episode is a toast to craftsmanship, creativity, and the love of a great drink. Whether you're a whiskey connoisseur or just love a good cocktail, pull up a chair, pour a glass, and enjoy the ride.
Produced at the Podcast Your Voice Studios
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Welcome to Man Cave Happy Hour – Whiskey, Spirits, and the stories that go along with them. Join Jamie, Matt, and August as they take you on a spirited journey through the world of fine drinks and fascinating conversations. Broadcasting live from top lounges, distilleries, and happy hours, they...
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