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Still Talking
by Still Talking Podcast
Distilling Industry Podcast
Episodes
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Still Talking, Still Distilling. Kinda..
Brian, Colton and Zeno re-unite to entertain listener yet again. We chat about distributor implosions, RTD's shelf life, love on Lallemand, and fantasize about Zeno disappearing into a corn field.
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You Mean Nerds Make Booze?!
The most interesting man in distilling, Timo Marshall of Spirit Works Distillery, joins us to discus Dungeons and Distillers, Sloe Gin, Spirits competitions, and the fellas education Timo on what the hell a Turkey Trot is all about.
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The Mysterious, the Enigmatic, Johnny Jeffery
At long last the elusive Johnny Jeffery joins the Still Talking team to chat about the rise and sale of Bently Heritage Estate Distillery, the art of co-founding distilling groups, Chat GPT, the AI takeover, and Dad Jokes.
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The Gangs All Here!
It’s an early Festivus Day Miracle! Zeno is back with Colton and Brian to update the gang on rum production, fatherhood, and why Pittsburg is the heart of human culture and innovation.
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Society of Spirit
Colton and Brian are back from Hiatus and introducing the Society of Spirit! Reade Huddleston joins to chat about the industry, the new Society group, and the brisk business of black market kidney sales.
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News musings
In this update episode Colton and Zeno are joined by Brian’s hologram to discuss some happenings in the industry. The hologram elaborates on some of Mr. Elon Musk’s personal services and the three discuss Diageo deciding to move on from a relationship. StillTalking aims to please listener; so…
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Collect call from TTB Jail
In this scandalously tantalizing episode the fellas bring on their new friend Tyler Derheim of FIVE x 5 Solutions. Tyler explains his role as a consultant and how every distiller can more effectively tackle the great nuisance that we refer to as regulatory and compliance.
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News of 1919
The fellas bring you tidbits of news that is questionably topical. Amongst these morsels of information they also discuss Colton’s ability to lounge. barbeque recommendations, and the next big American spirit that isn’t rum.
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Grievances
Raise the proverbial flag we completed two episodes in a row… kind of. This tantalizing episode brings on Frenemy™ Rob Masters to discuss his completely original and fresh takes on spirit competitions. Amongst these hot takes they also discuss spirit standards or the lack thereof, a bunch of...
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Ep 88 – Rebirth
The guys return… or at least they did for this short episode. The fellas reminisce about finally being in the same place at the same time. They also discuss the highlights of their respective time’s away, the most recent conference, the evolving format of the podcast, and Brian’s preferred method...
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Ep 87 – Tapi (Something to stick in the hole)
Colton and Brian are joined by Kevin Dunbar and Leah Hutchinson of Tapi to discuss closure needs and the state of supply chains in our covid world. They also discuss what to lobby for next, Brian’s Mr. Congeniality award, Colton’s alcohol transportation experience early in his career, and the...
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Ep 86 – Saverglass with Jenna Riggan
This episode the fellas are joined by Jenna Riggan of SaverGlass. Jenna shares some detail in the size and history of Saver and provides some advice for producers attempting to tackle their packaging needs. Amongst the glass talk they broach such topics such as how many grains of sand make a...
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Ep 85 – Chris Sywassink of Ghost Coast Distillery
This episode has it all. Okay realistically this episode has some. Brian, Colton, and Zeno are joined by Chris Sywassink of Savannah Georgia’s Ghost Coast Distillery. They cover Georgia law, rebranding, space travel, and a girthy portfolio. No monks were threatened during the making of this...
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Bonus Ep – Booze Books and Positive Vibes
Listener if you were ever to skip an episode, this is the one for you. In lieu of writing a description I will just share what I wrote to the other two members of the podcast. It reads as follows: “We should release this but it sucks. It really leans into the talking part of StillTalking. No...
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Ep 84 – Crisp Malt with Colin Johnston
In this illustrious episode from the last pandemic year the fellas are joined by Colin Johnston of Crisp Malt. They discuss what Colin and Crisp has been up to and how our industry has room for innovation in regards to malt. Yes this was recorded at the end of October 2020 just to appease…
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New Year Who Dis?
Sorry listener. Zeno has been on hiatus from the cast due to the sugar cane harvest season. Clearly the other two members are inept and/or lack motivation. In fact, all three members suffer from this general ineptitude and malaise. This episode the guys review an article listing 2020 predictions…
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Ep 82 – The Whiskey Bible Review
No listener the guys did not give up on you, or die, or simply lose interest. Brian, Colton, and Zeno return to discuss the controversy around Jim Murray and the whiskey bible syntax or lack thereof. They also give you a glimpse into Brian’s childhood hurdles, Colton’s Jewish New year celebration...
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Ep 81 – Jeff Clark of Live Oak Bank
Jeff Clark of Live Oak Bank joins Brian and Colton to discuss the financial distress in our beloved industry and how banks like Live Oak play a role. Jeff’s optimism is welcome and a bit out of the norm for our humble show. Jeff’s opinions are all his own and do not reflect those of Live Oak Bank...
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Ep 80 – Virtual Conferences
Under the guise of a podcast episode the fellas sit down to chat and touch on what to expect with the upcoming virtual conferences. Brian desperately tries to provide relevant content, Colton giggles and displays his sarcasm and dry wit. Zeno makes jokes and grumbles. need help in the virtual...
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EP 79 – Mitch Codd of Lallemand
Listener (Caleb), guess what. The fellas are back and joined by Mitch Codd of Lallemand Biofuels and Distilled Spirits. Brian informs us just how he’s exhausting streaming services, Zeno shares his proprietary yeast pitching methods, and Colton reveals just what he thinks New Hampshire is like....
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Ep 78 – Chris Swonger DISCUS President/CEO
As the title indicates, the fellas are joined by DISCUS president and CEO Chris Swonger. They discuss the impacts of Covid-19 to the industry in a holistic manner. This includes what the post Covid-19 era may look like and the work that is pertinent to assuring success for all. Chris shares...
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Ep 77 – Eli Aguilera of Total Wine and More
This week the guys are joined by Eli Aguilera SVP of Total Wine and More. They discuss how the pandemic impacts retail and how Total Wine has nimbly adjusted their methods to please the consumer. They also reveal the true nature of this podcast, intellectually wane about super bowl ads, and...
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Ep 76 – Tim russell of Maggie’s Farm Rum
The fellas are joined by Owner/Distiller Tim Russell of Maggie’s Farm rum in Brian’s favorite city Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. They discuss how Pennsylvania’s decision to close their state run liquor retail stores impacted Tim’s business and the drinking population in PA as a whole. They also daftly...
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EP 75 – TTB Changes and Feelings
Description: The TTB made some rule changes to the spirit definition requirements. The fellas decide to discuss the highlights of these changes and the feelings these changes evoked in the distilling community. Zeno shares a story about refilling a vodka bottle. Brian shamelessly plugs an article...
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EP 74 – The Spirit of Awards
This episode the fellas are joined by the one and only Rob Masters to discuss this year’s American Craft Spirits Association spirit awards. On March 30th the ACSA put on a webinar awards show to accommodate the Covid-19 era social distancing. The guys recall who won what within the categories…
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Ep 73 – A FEW Paul Hletko
This week the fellas are joined by owner operator Paul Hletko of FEW spirits. They discuss what everyone is doing during the pandemic and how to plan for the future. Paul provides some insight in what he believes some of the inherent risk are for distilleries making sanitizer and how this whole...
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Ep 72 – America’s Distilling Mayor
The fellas are joined by Mayor of Salida, Colorado PT Wood. He happens to also be the co-founder and co-owner of Wood’s High Mountain Distillery, so the conversation is vaguely relevant. PT provides insight on how Covid-19 is impacting local business and the industry at large. He also updates the...
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Ep 71 – Worlds Reunited
Have you heard of this Coronavirus? The guys discuss how the pandemic is effecting them personally and the industry as a whole. Yes there is a discussion about hand sanitizer. The fellas keep their typical jovial tone while Colton catches Brian and Zeno up on his time in Austria and his world...
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Ep 70 – Jake Holshue of Old Trestle Distillery
Brain and Zeno welcome Jake Hoshue of Old Trestle Distillery to the show whilst Colton is off peeling peaches in the Alps. They discuss what Jake is working on, convention season (as it still existed during the recording of the episode), Shaquille O’neal racing, and the perfect celebrity...
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Ep 68 – Travaleer
This week the fellas bring on a special guest to help Colton reveal some exciting news. No Colton isn’t pregnant in the literal sense but we realize that would be special and exciting. The guys also touch upon hot topics such as Zeno’s flexibility, and delicious carbonated milk… Enjoy
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Ep 69 – Cardinal Spirits with Jeff Wuslich
This week the guys are joined by Jeff Wuslich of Cardinal Spirits in Bloomington Indiana. Jeff discusses the state of his business and how it has evolved over the years. He even goes as far as teasing the recipe for his illustrious Vodka and soda RTD. The four of them also discuss how Zeno…
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Ep 67 – Whisk(e)y Glasses and Kangaroos
This week the fellas are joined by Denver Cramer of Denver and Liely drinking vessels. Hot topics will include but are not limited to; Australian brush fires, the proper tasting attire, the regionally specific colloquial term for “Caridea”, and adult naps involving an amount of nocturnal...
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Ep 65 – Woody’s 2019 Round Up
Hey listener. Do you remember 2019? The guys are finally back and are discussing the past year in the spirits industry. They share personal anecdotes, figure out if it was in fact the year of rum, and continue to establish their sense of subtlety and tastefulness. The fellas also tease the next...
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Ep 64 – Matt Strickland of Distillerie Côte des Saints
This episode Brian and Zeno have a chat with Matt Strickland the head of production of Distillerie Côte des Saints in Mirabel, Quebec. They discuss the state Canada’s spirit industry, what Matt is working on, apple beverages, and Zeno’s effects on lab rats. Colton was off fighting for the FET...
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Ep 55 – Free Money (Investments in your distillery and how to spend it)
Zoiks! This week the fellas discuss the recent upswing in minority stake investments and what to do after acquiring some of that sweet sweet cash. They also discuss how to best prepare for seeking investments or a buyout entirely. If you are wondering about Colton’s Custom undergarments, Zeno’s...
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Ep 54 – Make Vodka Great Again
This week the fellas discuss how we define and know the lovely spirit vodka. They chat about how vodka is changing and how to walk the line of having character and staying true to the category. They also discuss the subtle way Zeno orders drinks, Brian’s Parental strategies, and Colton’s...
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Ep 53 – Law and Order with Corey Day
“Just one look at you and I know its going to be… A Corey Day… -Bill Withers (Zeno) This week, Colton and Brian sit down with Corey Day of the illustrious Stoel Rives law firm. They discuss Zeno’s legal troubles, Colton’s parking tickets, fence styles, trademarks, sewing machines, and a Tacoasis....
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Ep 52 – Silent Season : Distillery Operations in the Summer Months
This week the fellas talk about the dog days of summer and how they impact production. They also discuss the news as usual and have some tantalizing final thoughts about cheese snacks and their derivatives. They also soft launch merch without fully having materialized said merch and throw in the...
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Ep 51 – Fake News
This week Brian extends the news segment for an entire episode because his ego is extra bloated this week. Colton and Zeno absorb said news as they try to make sense of it and giggle. The fellas are preparing for the DC FET reduction fly in so they figured they would get political. Well not…
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Ep 50 – Homestyle and Rye : Interview(s) with Liberty Pole and Finger Lakes Distilling
Double the pleasure double the fun. This week, Colton and Zeno travel to respective homes and have a chat with some of their hometown distillers. Brian was in Spokane doing whatever it may be that you do in Spokane. Colton indulges in some moist solvent with Brian McKenzie of Finger Lakes...
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Ep 49 – Yeast Tech with Lallemand
This week the guys welcome Joseph Kalkwarf of Lallemand to chat about yeast again. Ironically this microscopic species is a big enough topic to discuss in perpetuity. Joseph informs the fellas about some of the tech Lallemand utilizes and how the company tries to stay on the cutting edge of...
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Ep 48 – Life of Brian
Brian returns from his illustrious river trip! The fellas catch up on what said trip really was. Brian loops Colton and Zeno in on raft booze logistics, attendees on the excursion, and his murderous nature in the name of antiquated patriotism. The guys also discuss such tantalizing topics such as...
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Ep 47 – Too Much Oak Not Enough Rob : Barrel aging with Rob Masters
This week Colton and Zeno welcome back Rob Masters who is filling in for Brian who is busy carrying buckets. The guys decided to chat about aging, tradition, what is American oak, and how little we all still know. The last part does not exclusively pertain to the aging of spirits. Thanks Rob.
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Ep 46 – Yeast What Is It Good For? (Absolutely Something)
This week the fellas welcome Cody Snyder of AB Biotek. Given Cody’s expertise and experience they dive deep into yeast processes of the industry. They also discuss what we can learn from the fuel ethanol industry, super genetically modified enzymatic corn, and secret words. Thanks again High…
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Ep 45 – House Hunters : Distillery Buildings and Production Spaces
This week the guys chat about buildings. Distillery buildings to be specific. Even more specifically what they like and dislike about these specific types of structures. Let us be honest though, specifics have never been the fellas strong suit. That is with the exception of Star Trek and Terry...
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Ep 44 – FranceTalking
This week the guys chat about Zeno’s tip to France and the regionality of spirits. They also adequately broach some hot topics such as garbage plates and sea turtle party hats.
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Ep 43 – Return of the Tax w/ Mark Shilling
This week, Colton and Brian sat down with Mark Shilling, founder and managing principal at Shilling/Crafted. They discuss the FET reduction, TTB’s proposed changes, and Mark puts the podcast on blast, which is probably long overdue. Enjoy! Just to really hammer this point home, the Craft Beverage...
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Ep 42 – Chillin with G&D
We’ve got a very special episode for you this week! The guys sat down with Justin Thomas and Scott Timms from G&D Chillers, one of our esteemed sponsors. To be frank, we loved chatting with these two about cooling solutions, chemical engineering, and pits of angry badgers, but this episode was in...
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Ep 41 – Still Geometry
This week, the guys discuss still geometry and its affects on the product. They go over the importance of copper contact, worm vs shotgun condensers, and the right way to pronounce dephlegmator. We’ve also decided to introduce segments! So please get in touch with us and let us know if you like...
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Ep 40 – Nicole Austin
For this week’s episode the guys sat down with the wonderfully talented Nicole Austin, General Manager and Distiller at Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. They talk commemorative tattoos, the intricacies of shipping horses, and the work Nicole does at George Dickel. Enjoy! Could we ever do what we do...
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