Tipsy Tech Talk

We've been bouncing around it for 17 episodes and now it is time to really dig deep! We're breaking down bourbon with all the classic terms and fancy know-it-at-trivia definitions.What is the difference between bourbon and whiskey? Why call it single barrel or small batch? What makes a small distillery stand out from the big guys? What is bottled-in-bond and how does everyone (seriously, everyone) actually agree with a government mandate?We explore all of this, and more, with our dear friend Sonia Murphy. Make sure you check her out.Instagram: sonia_42211Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artagedneatWebsite: https://www.artagedneat.com/

We're name dropping this episode! We've been dropping plenty of hints at our location, but this week we're announcing the name of the Tavern that we've been recording at. Why are we dropping this info this week?Boyd's Tavern and Red Brick Inn were the hosts of the Red Brick Run and Craft Beer and Bourbon Festival, with much of the proceeds going towards the Friends of the Land Between the Lakes. This is a cause that many believe in and we're glad to do a small part in supporting them, so they can in turn support the LBL area and keep it a wonderful part of nature for all of us to enjoy.We also decided this was the perfect opportunity to pick the minds and learn more about some of the craft distilleries of Kentucky. And with those conversations, obviously came some wonderful tastings!We couldn't get around to everyone this go around, but we were able to get around to several. Who knows, maybe one day we'll go on another field trip to check these places out!Jackson Purchase Distillery - Hickman, KYhttps://jacksonpurchasedistillery.com/The Bard Distillery - Graham, KYhttps://thebarddistillery.com/B.H. James Distillers - Adairville, KYhttps://www.bhjamesdistillers.com/Coal Pick Distillery - Paradise, KYhttps://www.coalpickdistillery.com/Western Kentucky Distilling Co. - Beaver Dam, KYhttps://www.wkydistilling.com/MB Roland Distillery - Pembroke, KYhttps://mbroland.com/Old Terrell Distillery - Paducah, KYhttps://www.oldterrell.com/*Note: Whitson's interview is used with permission from his parents at Coal Pick.

This week we had the pleasure of going on our first field trip! We went over to Abstraction Spirits in Paducah, KY and visited with Patrick, who gave us a tour of the facility.We get to see some of the tech that happens behind the scenes, from the still to the bottling line. That being said, some of the coolest parts of the process are the manual actions that they do, without the need for too many fancy gadgets.Abstraction believes in creating pieces of art with every barrel. They have literal artwork that they have found for their labels and gallery, but they also have the art that is in the bottles themselves. We were highly impressed by everything we sampled and we know you will be too!Abstraction Spirits can be found at 407 Jefferson St, Paducah, KY 42001. Stop in and say hello, grab a drink, and find an experience.https://www.abstractionspirits.com/

Put on your hoodie, grab your cuddle buddy, and find a good seat with a good drink: It's time to get comfortable!Comfort means a lot of things to a lot of people, but we jump into the psychology behind tech that makes us comfortable. With part one, we break out the Hot Toddies to talk about tech that makes us physically comfortable. Think of things that "bio-hack" your body into a comfortable state, like a Hot Toddy does in winter months.Part two is all about passive comfort, that technostalgia we get when using our "old reliable" tech. And because we are who we are, we're bringing out our old reliable drink: an Old Fashioned.To wrap it all up in part three, we have to explore the tech that gives us a Peace of Mind kind of comfort. What better way to do that than with a cocktail that Joey is calling Still Waters?Hot Toddy2 oz Bourbon or Rye Whiskey.5 oz Lemon Juice.5 oz HoneyHot WaterOld FashionedCome on, you know this one by now! If not, go watch S1E1.Still Waters2 oz Bourbon.5 oz Honey.25 oz Fresh Lemon Juice2-3 Dashes Aromatic Bitters1-2 Fresh Sage Leaves

Life is nothing, if not a party.We're bringing the party to you with some awesome (and some questionable) tech that you can use in your home bar. Whether you're looking for an automatic cocktail maker or a new sound system for your home, we're talking all kinds of examples of tech that you'll want to save your birthday money for.And because a party isn't complete without drinks, we're breaking out the beer and wine...but we're using them party style:Raspberry Beer Punch6 oz Beer (Light Lager).5 oz Vodka1 oz Raspberry Liqueur1 oz Sour Mix.5 oz Simple SyrupWhite Sangria3.5 oz White Wine (Pinot Grigio)1 oz Pineapple Juice1 oz Orange Juice.5 oz Peach LiqueurRed Sangria3.5 oz Red Wine (Merlot).5 oz Cherry Liqueur1 oz Orange Juice1 oz Cranberry Juice

It's that time of year again where you have broken out the pencils and scribbled in your best guesses, your lucky feelings, your gut instincts, and your this-makes-no-sense-but-I'm-doing-it-anyways upsets. You've got that bracket filled out and by this point you have either given up on winning, you're glad you got half your games right, or you are getting really anxious about maybe (just maybe) winning that jackpot between you and your friends.We're busting that bracket this week and talking about technology both inside the stadium on the court and technology that is used outside of the crowded stands. And what better way to celebrate the journey to and from the Sweet 16 than by drinking 16-oz beers?!

This week we're honoring the Academy Awards by discussing movie cocktails and in-home media servers!We start with 007's favorite drink (shaken, not stirred) and talk hardware and software options for how to have your very own media server inside your house.From there we bring in Scarface's Cuba Libre to assist us in actually building a media server out of an old machine that we bring back to life with Linux.Interested in doing something similar at home? Here's how we did it!Follow along with the video to see the step by step instructions, but here's a lot of the commands for you to paste into your CLI. Be sure to read them prior to pasting to confirm there isn't a specific variable or detail you need to change for your machine.To see your new IP address:ip addr showTo run updates:sudo apt updatesudo apt upgrade -yGo to another computer in your home and ssh into the Linux box for the rest of this.To SSH:ssh username@ipaddress (change these variables accordingly)Install Docker Pre-reqs:sudo apt install -y ca-certificates curl gnupg lsb-releaseAdd Docker's GPG Key:sudo mkdir -p /etc/apt/keyringscurl -fsSL https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu/gpg | sudo gpg --dearmor -o /etc/apt/keyrings/docker.gpgSet up Repository (There should be a Angled Bracket [Shift + .] after docker.list):echo \ "deb [arch=$(dpkg --print-architecture) signed-by=/etc/apt/keyrings/docker.gpg] https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu \ $(lsb_release -cs) stable" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/docker.list (angled bracket, see above) /dev/nullInstall Docker:sudo apt updatesudo apt install -y docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.io docker-compose-pluginAdd user to docker group:sudo usermod -aG docker $USERVerify Docker:docker --versionCreate home for Plex:mkdir -p ~/docker/plex/configmkdir -p ~/media/moviesmkdir -p ~/media/tvCreate YAML File:nano ~/docker/plex/docker-compose.ymlYAML File:services: plex: image: lscr.io/linuxserver/plex:latest container_name: plex network_mode: host environment: - PUID=1000 - PGID=1000 - TZ=Etc/UTC # Change to your timezone, e.g., America/New_York - VERSION=docker volumes: - ~/docker/plex/config:/config - ~/media/tv:/tv - ~/media/movies:/movies restart: unless-stoppedLaunch Server:cd ~/docker/plexdocker compose up -dClaim Server in Web Browser:http://IPAddress:32400/webSet permissions:sudo chown -R $USER:$USER ~/mediaInstall Cockpit:sudo apt updatesudo apt install -y cockpitEnable Cockpit:sudo systemctl enable --now cockpit.socketConfirm Cockpit access in Web Browser:https://IPAddress:9090Keep PC from Going to sleep:sudo systemctl mask sleep.target suspend.target hibernate.target hybrid-sleep.targetCreate Volume for Portainer:docker volume create portainer_dataRun Container:docker run -d \ -p 8000:8000 \ -p 9443:9443 \ --name portainer \ --restart=always \ -v /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock \ -v portainer_data:/data \ portainer/portainer-ce:latestAccess Portainer via Web Browser:https://IPAddress:9443Add Tailscale VPN:curl -fsSL https://tailscale.com/install.sh | shBring Tailscale Connection Up:sudo tailscale upFind Tailscale IP address:tailscale ip -4Install Samba on Linux server:sudo apt updatesudo apt install samba -yCreate Samba User:sudo smbpasswd -a (insert user name here)Setup Plex Group Permissions:sudo groupadd plexsudo usermod -aG plex (Insert username here)sudo chown -R (insert username here):plex ~/media/moviessudo chmod -R 775 ~/media/moviesConfigure Share:sudo nano /etc/samba/smb.confPaste block into bottom:[Movies] path = /home/joseph/media/movies read only = no browsable = yes guest ok = noStart Service:sudo systemctl restart smbdAnd there you go! Map your drive to your PC, move your digital files over, and go watch them on Plex!

If last week was the nuts and bolts of networking, this week we're discussing thread count and screw pitch.We're diving into the deep end of how networking actually works.First, we're going to tackle IP addresses and subnetting. And to help with the complexity, we're going simple with a nice Kentucky Mule. Bring that copper cup!Next we're going to be talking ports and protocols (what are those things anyway?) and we're getting really simple. How much simpler can you get than bourbon, neat?Lastly, we're addressing (see what I did there...) server-client architecture. And since we talked about CIDR early on, we're drinking cider to finish this thing out!Sometimes complexity's best match is simplicity.*AI Note: This episode contains pictures that were generated by Gemini AI.

This week we're breaking out the toolkit and exploring the nuts and bolts for how networking actually works. Joey explores the social networking aspect with three great new cocktails that bring people together while Joseph explains some of the key things you need to know about how computers actually talk to each other.The cocktails this week all have three different aspects of what brings people together: rituals, stories, and experiences. You'll be glad you tuned in to hear them all!And if you use a computer, you have probably wondered how information can even get from your house to the neighbors. We answer those questions as we look at hardware, the OSI model, IP addressing basics, and the Journey of a Click.Let us know what your favorite part is!Ritual - Jungle Juice1 oz White Rum.75 oz Peach Vodka or Liqueur.75 oz Passionfruit Rum1 oz Pineapple Juice1 oz Orange Juice.75 oz Lime Juice1 oz Sprite (Don't shake this part!)Story - Beast of the LBL1.5 oz Aged Rum.5 oz Blackberry Shrub.5 oz Honey or Agave.75 oz Lemon Juice2 Drops Angostura BittersTop with Ginger BeerExperience - Signal Fire1.5 oz Dark Fired Bourbon.5 oz Maple Syrup.75 oz Lemon Juice2 Drops Black Walnut BittersEgg White (Optional, but trust me you want this)Dry Shake before adding ice to Shake again Garnish with Torched Rosemary Sprig

Last week we talked Artificial Intelligence and this week we're diving into AI a little bit deeper with Machine Learning and Deep Learning. This is a Tipsy Bird's Eye View of how ML and DL work as well as what it even has to do with AI.Also, last week we had AI create our cocktails and since we humans are also good at deep learning, we learned that we needed to use some Joey-made creations instead of AI...AI doesn't have taste buds after all.Step into the Tavern with us as we share some popular hits that Joey created just for their bar. Make them along with us; trust us you'll be glad you did!Jesse James1.5 oz Burton James Whiskey / Bourbon1 oz Amaretto2 Drops Sassafras/Sorghum BittersTop it off with Freddie's Root BeerGarnish with Dark CherryJoey's Velvet Revolver (Otherwise Untitled)2 oz Casey Jones Amburana Aged Moonshine.5 oz Simple Syrup.5 oz Lemon Juice1 Drop Aromatic / Angostura Bitters2 oz Strawberry PureeGarnish with Orange WedgeRed Brick Inn1.5 oz Plantation 5-Year Rum.5 oz Rosemary, Bay Leaf Simple Syrup1 oz Slate Fork MoonshinePinch of Smoked (In a cocktail smoker) Pipe Tobacco

This week we're diving into everyone's favorite hot topic: Artificial Intelligence! Whether Terminator and i, Robot are your favorite movies, you thinks LLMs are heavenly, or you want to know what AI's favorite drink is, we've got you covered.We're talking about what AI is, what AI isn't, and where AI is going from here. And wow, what a journey we're taking with the cocktails that we're drinking. You should try them too and let us know what your thoughts are. How could a human change it up to make it even better?Boulevardier1.5 oz High Proof (100) Bourbon.75 oz Campari.75 oz Sweet VermouthNeural Networker (Gemini)2 oz High Proof Bourbon.5 oz Amaro Montenegroor sub Splash of Jager, 2 Drops Orange Bitters, and .25 oz Gran Gala.25 oz Maple Syrup2 Drops Walnut Bitters1 Pinch Sea SaltGarnish with Sage Leaf and Orange PeelCircuit Breaker (ChatGPT)2 oz Cachaca.5 oz Lime Juice.5 oz Pineapple.5 oz Simple Syrup.25 oz Orange Curacao1 Drop Orange Bitters1 Drop Saline SolutionGarnish with Lime Peel/Wedge

It's Valentine's Day and we're talking all things love today!We're exploring the tech that we love with some drinks we love. And don't forget to bring your loved ones in on the exploration.We're bringing in kicks of nostalgia with old gaming consoles, having real talk about social media, and then bringing up some of our favorite random tech that you might want to look into getting for yourself.We have to go back to one of our first loves for the first cocktail (Old Fashioned, we're looking at you). Our second drink is one that Joseph has been loving the smell of in the Tavern the last few weeks. And our third drink pairing is that good, ole faithful flight board.We didn't set timers for ourselves this time, but we also barely had any notes, so you get a long version of us gabbing about stuff we love. And who knows, maybe you'll love it too!Happy Valentine's Day to you and yours!

This week we're taking a field trip from the bar up to the kitchen with our special guest: Allison Ruff!Joey's favorite chef is showing us around the Inn's kitchen with some of her favorite kitchen tech, while she preps us an amazing Valentine's Day dinner. If you take notes, you can make the same thing next week for your favorite sweetheart!We're talking Sous Vide, Ninja Prestige, and Cast Iron Skillets (some of the best tech doesn't have wires!) while we're sipping on three different cocktails: New York Sour, Siesta, and a Strawberry Gin Shrub cocktail.Interested in our recipes? Here you go!New York Sour:2 oz bourbon.75 oz fresh lemon juice.75 oz simple syrup.5 oz egg white (optional)Red Wine Float (Top it off)Siesta Cocktail:2 oz tequila.75 oz grapefruit juice.5 oz lime juice.25 oz simple syrup.25 oz CampariGarnish with lime or grapefruitStrawberry Gin Shrub Cocktail:2 oz gin1-2 oz strawberry shrubClub Soda (Top it off)Garnish with strawberryCrispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts:1 Bag fresh Brussel sprouts trimmed.25 cup olive oilSalt and black pepper, to taste.5 tsp cayenne pepperHerb Roasted Potatoes1 bag small round assorted potatoes, halved.25 cup olive oilSalt and black pepper, to taste1 tsp dried oregano (or 1 tbsp fresh, chopped)1 tsp dried rosemary (or 1 tbsp fresh, chopped)1-2 tsp minced garlicSous Vide Filet Mignon:Freezer-sealed filet mignon steaksSalt and black pepper, to tasteButterGarlic (crushed or minced)Whiskey Cream Sauce:4 tbsp unsalted butter1 medium onion, finely diced (or shallots for a milder flavor).5 cup whiskey1 cup beef stock or broth (or substitute vegetable broth)Salt, to taste1 tsp freshly ground black pepper1 cup heavy creamRolls:Take a shortcut and buy from your favorite local bakery! You, and they, will be glad you did!

Sponsor: H.K. Younghttps://hkyoungbourbon.com/Sometimes all the options out there for streaming just make you want to scream!Today we're taking you on a history tour of TVs to Smart TVs and we're explaining lots of the different kinds. What do those acronyms (LED, OLED, QLED, etc.) mean anyway? And hey, you know you're looking at those deals for the Superbowl!Once we get through TVs, we have to talk about what you're watching on them. We'll explore different streaming platforms and some interesting facts or information about them.To wrap it up, we're going to turn the channel to a topic that we think is well worth discussing: content overload! With all the new choices in the world, sometimes the easiest thing is to rewatch an old classic instead.And we haven't forgotten the best part of this tour: the booze! We're bingeing our streaming content with the Manhattan Spritz today...and now you are too!Manhattan SpritzBuild it in the glass (Highball)1.5 oz Bourbon (Thank you H.K. Young!).75 oz Vermouth (Carpano Antica)2-3 drops Aromatic BittersTop with Club Soda and stir!Lastly, garnish with a dark cherry for the finishing touch.

Today we bring Episodes 1-3 together as we discuss the Internet of Things. We're connecting phones, wearables, smart home tech, and more as we bring digital connections to physical things.And how do we pair that with booze? We take gin and connect it with other great ingredients to allow for a seamless connection!Gin and IoT start out as neutral bases. Add in a little botanicals or a few sensors and now the sum is much greater than the parts.Let's dive right "gin"!Our cocktails this week are The Bee's Knees (1920s), Juniper & Tonic (Reimagined), and the Tom Collins.The Bee's Knees:2 oz gin.75 oz lemon juice.75 oz honey syrupJuniper & Tonic:2 oz gin.5 oz elderflower liqueur.25 oz lime juice2-3 oz tonic waterTom Collins:2 oz gin1 oz lemon juice.75 oz simple syrup2-3 oz soda water

Does it seem like the tech in your home gets smarter and smarter, but people are getting dumber and dumber? We think you might just be right!A smart home is only as clever as the people who manage AND use it. Speaking of a smart home, how about we teach you some great tips on creating a smart home bar!We'll walk through you the ins and outs of smart home tech and give you clues on how you might be able to get into the space. And if that doesn't impress your friends, your cocktail mixing skills definitely will!Here are a few options for drinks that can be made with the five things that we highlighted in this episode:Vodka:Vodka SodaVodka TonicScrewdriver (OJ)Cape Codder (Cranberry)Greyhound (Grapefruit)Moscow Mule (Ginger Beer & Lime)Vodka Collins (Lemon * Soda)CosmopolitanBlack Russian (Kahlúa)White Russian (Milk/cream)Bourbon:Old FashionedBourbon & CokeWhiskey SourGold Rush (Honey & Lemon)Bourbon MuleBourbon LemonadeKentucky BuckTequila:MargaritaRanch WaterPalomaTequila SunriseTequila & TonicTequila MuleTequila SourMexican ScrewdriverTriple Sec:KamikazeOrange SpritzSidecar-Style RiffMargaritaCosmopolitanKahlúa:Black RussianWhite RussianKahlúa & MilkKahlúa & CokeKahlúa SodaCommon Mixers:Soda Water, Tonic, Cola Ginger BeerLemon, Lime, Orange, Cranberry, GrapefruitSimple Syrup, Honey Syrup

WATCH out 2026 as we roll into the new year talking wearables and body tech. And this is probably your first NA meeting of the year! Non-alcoholic beer taste testing combined with fitness-minded wearables, we're filling you up with knowledge for Dry January (or New Year, New You calorie choices).Find out how we stack up NA lagers, pilsners, IPAs, and sours to the real thing (of course we aren't participating in Dry January, duh!). While we do that, we'll fill you in with all the info about the history of headphones and smartwatches along with other crazy body tech from recent years.Which of these cool devices do you want next? And which Go Brewing can will you be putting on your wall?

Strap in, ladies and gentlemen! This first one is a long one as we hope to transport you through time with the history of smartphones and the evolution of cellular/wireless technologies. We're bringing the Classic Old Fashioned as our fuel for this ride.Whether you take this ride in small trips or you stay with us through one long haul, we appreciate you spending your precious time with us. So grab a snack for the journey and let's explore how that thing in your pocket (or your hand) came into being.Grab your glass, while we grab the wheel. Here is your opportunity to drink while we drive!