Drink What You Want: The Podcast

This episode features a conversation with Jordan Bass, Co-Founder and CEO of HOP WTR. During our interview we talk about why he decided to start the company, how he adapted their launch during Covid and we even geek out about agave spirits a little bit towards the end.https://www.johndebary.com/@jnd3001 on IG and TikTokTheme music is "Space Jazz"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Episode Copyright Hypernoticer Media, 2024

This episode features a conversation with Henrietta Lovell, founder of Rare Tea Company and author of Infused, Adventures in Tea. During our interview we talk about what about tea captured her affection and spurned her to quit her corporate job, how classism manifests in tea consumption and her favorite ways to brew tea.Rare Tea Company website and Henrietta's Instagramhttps://www.johndebary.com/@jnd3001 on IG and TikTokTheme music is "Space Jazz"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Episode Copyright Hypernoticer Media, 2024

This episode features a conversation with author Kara Newman. During our interview we talk about her past as a financial reporter interviewing Bernie Madoff and how she transitioned to drinks writing, as well as her new set of cocktail cards and why the price of cocktails is too damn high.Kara's website and Instagramhttps://www.johndebary.com/@jnd3001 on IG and TikTokTheme music is "Space Jazz"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Episode Copyright Hypernoticer Media, 2024

This episode features a conversation with Sam Bail, founder of Third Place Bar, a non-alcoholic pop-up bar. During our interview we talk about how she got into the non-alcoholic drinks world, what was behind her decision to stop drinking, and what it’s like getting served drinks with alcohol by mistake.Tickets for John and Sam's Unhinged AF Halloween Variety Show on October 28th in NYC. Third Place Bar's Website, Instagram, and TikTokhttps://www.johndebary.com/@jnd3001 on IG and TikTokTheme music is "Space Jazz"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Episode Copyright Hypernoticer Media, 2024

This episode features a conversation with spirits consultant Samara B. Davis. During our interview we talk about how she got into the world of whiskey and her thoughts on the current DEI backlash in the spirits industry.Samara's website and InstagramUpdate on the Black Bourbon Society from Food & Wine Magazinehttps://www.johndebary.com/@jnd3001 on IG and TikTokTheme music is "Space Jazz"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

This episode features a conversation with Lauren Buzzeo, founder and editor-in-chief of Full Pour magazine, a print magazine about drinks that I have the pleasure of writing for. During our interview we talk about how and why someone would start up a print magazine today and the surprising facts about who is driving the renaissance of print journalism. Lauren's set up a discount code just for listeners. Enter "DWYW10" at checkout for 10% off a new annual subscription at full-pour.comhttps://www.johndebary.com/@jnd3001 on IG and TikTokTheme music is "Space Jazz"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

This episode features a conversation with Chantal Tseng, Washington D.C.-based bartender and sommelier and owner of Cocktails for End Times. During our interview we talk about her love of sherry, how the D.C. bar scene has evolved in the last decade, and the unique way her regulars supported her during the Covid shutdowns of 2020 and 2021.Cocktailsforendtimes.comChantal's Instagramhttps://www.johndebary.com/@jnd3001 on IG and TikTokTheme music is "Space Jazz"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Episode Copyright Hypernoticer Media, 2024

This episode features a conversation with Tawny Lara and Nick Mechak, co-founders of the non-alcoholic drink company (parentheses). During our interview we talk about both of their backgrounds in the hospitality industry, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and what it’s like running a small business as a married couple.  (parentheses) WebsiteTawny's Instagramhttps://www.johndebary.com/@jnd3001 on IG and TikTokTheme music is "Space Jazz"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Episode Copyright Hypernoticer Media, 2024