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The Firkin Podcast - Every Drink Tells a Story

From the Gateway to Bourbon Country, join Chris and Brian as they dive into the stories behind the drinks!


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  • 4. Kentucky Derby Festival - Matt Gibson and Mike Gandolfo

    01:08:09
    This week we welcome Kentucky Derby Festival President & CEO Matt Gibson and Executive Board Member & Chair of Bourbonville Mike Gandolfo. We talk about many of the beloved events surrounding the Run for the Roses, including Thunder Over Louisville, The Great Steamboat Race, Balloonfest, KDF Bed Races, the iconic Pegasus Parade, and our favorite event, Bourbonville. Derby is upon us, so join the show for an incredible look into the party leading up to the greatest 2 minutes in sports, Kentucky Derby 150. Volunteer opportunities available at https://kdf.org

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  • 3. Clark Absher of Hatfield Media

    01:01:11
    We welcome Clark Absher, Chief Business Development Officer at Hatfield Media, to share some bourbon and stories of being a musician, playing hockey, and what it's like to be a part of a cutting edge media production company. Clark and team are in the business of making shit cool and definitely deserve a huge shoutout for what they're producing in house. We wrap the show with a bit of a "deek and dangle", challenging Clark to define some fun hockey slang.
  • 2. Cecy Linzey of Mr & Mrs Bourbon Company

    52:49
    We have Cecy Linzey on the show this week, as we close out Women's History Month. Cecy is the Co-Founder and COO of Mr & Mrs Bourbon Co and her art is featured right on the label. Cecy brings us a trove of gifts and we get to enjoy a nice lineup from MMBC, including a special bottle of Ethan Almighty. Cecy is challenged to sort her bourbons into Hogwarts Houses to close out the show. Apologies for the audio quality in the first half of the show. There were some technical difficulties with the board. We have a new one now! Find that in Episode 3.
  • 1. Live from Bellarmine University Sip & Swish

    01:06:59
    We're kicking off season 2 live at Bellarmine University for the inaugural Sip & Swish celebration. We're featuring a single barrel Green River release in honor of the Bellarmine University Men's College Basketball Team. Join us as we speak with Head Coach Scotty Davenport, Owensboro artist Aaron Kizer, who provided the special artwork for the bottle, musician Scarlett Call, and returning guests, from Hemingway Whiskey Company, Jacob Call and Forrest Smallwood.This was an incredible event to be part of. We're super excited to be back for a new season!
  • We're Back!!! Season 2 Primer Episode

    49:11
    Hey everybody! We missed you! Season 2 of The Firkin Podcast is here! In this episode, Chris and Brian look back on the fun times and guests from the first season and talk about what's coming up for this year. They catch up on what’s been going on in the off season and preview the upcoming Bourbon and Beyond lineup. Sit back, have a drink with us, and get ready for another season of The Firkin Podcast.Leave feedback on the website for a chance to win a Firkin Prize Pack! Check out the giveaway at https://firkinpodcast.com/giveaways/season2Support the showPlease subscribe, review, and share with a friend! Any questions or comments, reach us at mailbag@firkinpodcast.com. Visit our YouTube page and sign up to be a Firkir at our Patreon page - patreon.com/firkinpodcast.Find us on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok by searching firkinpodcast.
  • 21. Everything She Ain't - Singer/Songwriter Hailey Whitters

    38:34
    Wrapping up our Bourbon and Beyond appearances (minus 1, which we're going to have a rerelease), we welcome Hailey Whitters to the show. Hailey is coming off a 2023 win for Academy of Country Music New Female Artist of the Year and is currently nominated for Country Music Association Awards New Artist of the Year. She shares stories of her hometown and what songwriting means to her. We sip on some Four Roses picks and get to know Hailey's story. What a fantastic experience!Support the showPlease subscribe, review, and share with a friend! Any questions or comments, reach us at mailbag@firkinpodcast.com. Visit our YouTube page and sign up to be a Firkir at our Patreon page - patreon.com/firkinpodcast.Find us on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok by searching firkinpodcast.
  • 20. Blood Brothers - Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley of Brother's Bond live from Bourbon and Beyond 2023

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    Continuing our Bourbon and Beyond live shows, this week we're joined by Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley of Vampire Diaries fame. They have created an excellent product over the last few years as founders of Brother's Bond. Join us as we taste through their lineup and enjoy a great time on the stage. Special guest Rob Dietrich joins us as we wrap up to share his thoughts on their new offerings!Brother's Bond BourbonSupport the showPlease subscribe, review, and share with a friend! Any questions or comments, reach us at mailbag@firkinpodcast.com. Visit our YouTube page and sign up to be a Firkir at our Patreon page - patreon.com/firkinpodcast.Find us on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok by searching firkinpodcast.