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CRAFTED — 126 episodes
Why This Device Could Change the Way You Make Coffee
High West’s Master Distiller, Isaac Winter, on the Most Misunderstood Word in Whiskey
Zerno Founder Vel Genov on Coffee Grinders, Burr Geometry, Particle Analysis, & More
The Cult of Mezcal w/ Pedro Jimenez
The Problem with ‘Perfect’
Hot Sauce, Human History, & Some Big Existential Questions
What is “Post-Natural” Wine?
The Rise, Fall, and Revival of Tiki
Saving Tequila w/ David Suro
Who Decides What We Drink?
How to Build the Best New Restaurant in America: Bûcheron owners, Jeanie & Adam Ritter
The Case Against Imitation: Brianne Day, Founder of Day Wines
Cocktails in the Desert? Scott Gardner of Water Witch
Our CRAFTED Trip Report: Washington DC & Manhattan
How Good is Good Enough? Craft Pursuits & Diminishing Returns
Elizabeth Chubbuck of Murray’s Cheese on Quality, Value, & the Virtue of Inefficiency
Our CRAFTED Trip Report: Blister Summit & Salt Lake City
A Unified Theory of Cocktails with Dr. Kevin Peterson, Part 3
Doug Frost on the Most Elite Certifications in the Wine World — and Why They Matter
Floreo: How to Make Great Coffee at Home + Elevating American Cafe Culture
Amateur Hour: The Hi-Fi Audio Rabbit Hole w/ Simon Stewart & Jonathan Ellsworth
Wildflour: The Most Beloved Bakery in the Ski World
A Unified Theory of Cocktails with Dr. Kevin Peterson (Part 2)
Bitters, Ghost Towns, & Botanical Sodas w/ Shae Whitney of Dram
Buchardt Audio Founder, Mads Buchardt, on Handcrafting Speakers & Achieving High-End Sound
A Unified Theory of Cocktails with Dr. Kevin Peterson (Part 1)
In Pursuit of the Perfect Coffee Grinder: Zerno founder, Vel Genov
Zero Gravity Beer: 20 Years of Independent, Craft Brewing in Vermont
The Science - and Politics - of ‘Functional Beverages’ w/ Fabric founder, Tom Eddleston
Our Reviewers' 2025 Craft Obsessions & 2026 Curiosities (Part 2)
Our Reviewers' 2025 Craft Obsessions & 2026 Curiosities (Part 1)
Home Distilling: Big Macs, Meme Spirits & 16th-Century Recipes w/ Jesse Wilson of ‘Chase the Craft’
Amateur Hour: Camera Gear w/ Jonathan Ellsworth and Justin Bobb
Amanda Thomson on How Noughty AF Wine is Achieving the Seemingly Impossible
How Does a Small Craft Brand Break Out? SennzaFinne Shares Their BluePrint
Caviar 101 with Black River Caviar
The Whiskey that Set a Land Speed Record: Montgomery Distilling
HiFi Audio, Aesthetics, & Design w/ Heaven 11’s Itai Azerad
Travel Coffee Gear, Hand Grinders, & Coffee Roasting with Calibration Coffee Lab’s Alex LeBlanc
Nib Making, Engine Turning, & Hand Chasing: the Art of Pen & Pencil Making with Giles English of Yard-O-Led
“Get Thee To A Cheese Monger!” Cheesemaking w/ Jasper Hill Farm
Jonathan Gagné on Astrophysics, Coffee, & The Physics of Espresso
The Business of Craft Beer
Coffee Gear, Pt. 5: One-Year Update on Jonathan’s Coffee Setup & Journey
The Cast Iron Comeback: Field Company Co-Founder, Stephen Muscarella
Ghia’s Journey from ‘Shark Tank’ to the Mainstream
OUR GUY WON! Celebrating CRAFTED co-host, Eli Brown, on His Grant Award + What's Next for His Project
What is ‘Amaro’ & Why is Bitter Better? Sennza Finne on a Spirit You Should Know
Knives & Knifemaking w/ Jamison Chopp of Acre Forge
Fermentation, the Key to Most of the Things You Love (w/ Nile Zacherle, Eli Brown, & Jonathan Ellsworth)
Craft N/A Cocktails & Why They Matter More Than You Think
The Madness of Nile Zacherle, Mad Fritz Brewing
Steve Matthiasson on Wine, Punk Rock, Bikes, & Fireworks
America’s Founding Spirit & the Most Important Distillery You’ve Never Heard Of
Amateur Hour: Blister reviewer, Zack Henderson, on Paella
Reading Culture: Books, Reading, & Indie Bookstores Today w/ Arvin Ram, Owner of Townie Books
Amateur Hour: Tequila, with Simon Stewart, Eli Brown, & Troy Rarick
Viticulture, Wine Making, & Karaoke w/ Field Recordings’ Andrew Jones
Amateur Hour: Blister reviewer, Kristin Sinnott, on Making Homemade Ice Cream
Is This the ‘Top Gun’ for Bartenders?
Tinctures, Traditions, & Taste: the Bitters Creation Process w/ Bennett Bitters
Pursuing Excellence in the Service of Others: Jeff Galli, Campione Roman Kitchen
Mountain Life & Product Design: North Drinkware Co-Founder, Matt Capozzi
Hi-Fi Audio: Capturing the Heart & Soul of Music with Heaven 11's Itai Azerad
Lo-Fi Wine Making with Uffe Deichmann, Poppelvej Wines
Eli Brown & Jonathan Ellsworth: Can We Change a White-Wine Hater’s Mind?
Gold Medal Gastronomy: Inside the High-Stakes World of the Culinary Olympics
Amateur Hour: Blister reviewer, Kara Williard, on Garlic, Growing Garlic, & Vampires
The Current State of Alcohol, with Eli Brown & Jonathan Ellsworth
The Art & Ethics of Eating Well, with Matthew Halteman
Our Reviewers' 2024 Craft Obsessions & 2025 Curiosities
Scott Rao on Quality, Q Ratings, & Coffee
Studio Shed w/ Mike Koenig
Yu Sasaki on Big-Mountain Skiing, Deep-Powder Skiing, & Running a Successful Food Truck
Diner Coffee, Sour Beers, Well-Done Steaks, Putting Greens, & Brand Building with Alex LeBlanc of Calibration Coffee Lab
Wayfarer Vans w/ Andy Mullins
Chef Mark Connell on Craft & Trust; Tasting Menus; & Olive Oil Candy (Part 2)
Chef Mark Connell on Skiing & High-End Cuisine (Part 1)
How to Design (and Own) a Well-Crafted, Affordable Home, with Zack Giffin
The Vinyl Revival, Records, & Turntables w/ Michael Fremer
Sage Cattabriga-Alosa on Pizza Making & Big-Mountain Skiing
La Marzocco Product Designer, Stefano Della Pietra
Coffee Gear, Pt. 4: “Hero Espresso” & Jonathan’s Current Setup
JING Tea founder, Ed Eisler, on Tea, Trust, & the Art of Loving Anything
Cast-Iron Cookware w/ Blister reviewer, Simon Stewart
WNDR Alpine founder, Matt Sterbenz, on the Benefits, Culture, & Craft of Saunas
Our Reviewers’ 2023 Craft Obsessions & 2024 Curiosities
Shaking Up the Wine World: Revelshine founder, Jake Bilbro
Amateur Hour: Blister reviewer, Paul Forward, on Arrows
Bag Balm President, Libby Parent, on the Origins & Surprising Evolution of a 125-Year-Old American Company
Dearborn Denim founder, Rob McMillan, on Building a Premium, Affordable, & Ethical Apparel Manufacturing Company in Chicago
Chef Yia Vang on Hmong Cuisine & Culture; 'Run & Gun' Restauranteering; & Spreading Appreciation
Amateur Hour: Atomic's Matt Manser on Scotch (Part 3)
Amateur Hour: Atomic's Matt Manser on Scotch (Part 2)
Assessing Greatness: The Art & Craft of Tennis, Great Sports Writing, & Top 5 Lists
Paradigm Winery’s Marilyn Harris on Napa Valley & the Making of a Modern Wine Mecca
Green Beans, Pendulum Swings, & First Crack w/ Royal Coffee CEO, Max Nicholas-Fulmer
Rum Rules: Montanya Distillers’ Karen Hoskin
Bravus Brewing Company: Elevating NA Beer
Adventures in HomeBrewing, Distilling, & Coffee Roasting + the Launch of Calibration Coffee Lab
Drinking Gold: Coffee Gear, Pt. 3, with ON3P Skis' founder, Scott Andrus
Guitars & Guitar Making with Fretboard Journal’s Jason Verlinde
Tea: Origins, Trends, & State of the Union with JING Tea founder, Ed Eisler
Beer Collabs: A Love Story (New Image Brewing x Offset Bier Co)
Artist Geoff McFetridge on 'Return to Stoner Forest,' Bigfoot, Collabs, & More
In Search of the 'Best' Coffee Gear (& Ski Boots), Pt. 2: Sam Higby, First Ascent Coffee Roasters
In Search of the ‘Best’ Coffee Gear, Pt. 1: Andrew Gardner, Coffee "Enthusiast"
Amateur Hour: BLISTER founder, Jonathan Ellsworth, on Watches
Amateur Hour: Atomic's Matt Manser on Scotch (Part 1)
CORK: Holiday Edition
Art, Gear, & Beer: Blister Artist Series w/ John Fellows & Brandon Capps
Gelato: Alberto & Julia Bati of My Sugar Gelato Artigianale, Firenze, Italia
Amateur Hour: ON3P Skis founder, Scott Andrus, on Knives
The Art & Science of Whiskey, with Liz Rhoades, WhistlePig
Barr Hill Distiller, Ryan Christiansen, on Honey, Bees, Gin, & More
The Alchemist's John & Jen Kimmich on Sustainability, Beer, & the Bigger Picture (Part 3)
Blue Collar Fine Art: Rob Dickinson of Precise Painting
EAmateur Hour: Blister reviewer, Paul Forward, on Traditional Bows
The Alchemist co-founder & brewer, John Kimmich (Part 2)
The Alchemist co-founder & brewer, John Kimmich (Part 1)
John Fellows: Artist, Illustrator, & Graphic Designer
What is Natural Wine? Danielle & Katie Nichols of CORK, Stowe, VT
The Origins & Ethos of Offset Bier, Park City, Utah
A Very Deep Dive on Coffee w/ Sam Higby of First Ascent
New Image Brewing on Constant Experimentation, Inspiration, & Evolution
Introducing: CRAFTED