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Episode 25: New Guy

From behind the bar at Double Down and Frankie’s, to being in front of crowds with Franks & Deans, Sampson shares great stories from the #Vegas scene, and being buddies with famous Hollywood actors.

Episode 24: Barman

Derek Crow visits and shares an exemplary cocktail creation, although he insists that he is not actually a “mixologist”, but more of a humble “barman”. He recounts his journey from Olive Garden, to gettin’ “behind the stick” at some of… Read More »Episode 24: Barman

Episode 22: Happy Birthday Thirst Trap

Celebrating the first year of Thirst Trap Podcast, first guest Lauren Kennedy reprises her role, and shares her thoughts on the rebirth of cocktailing and bars in Las Vegas.

Episode 21: Showing Up

Meet Hillary Cantero of Bootleggers Distributing. She traces her story from the tasting room at Peltier Winery to getting into distribution in Las Vegas.

Episode 20: Missing The Bus

It’s The Wine Guy, David Dees! He shares his remarkable story; from skipping school to go surfing, to becoming a California winemaker. Connect with The Wine Guy and Wine Gal on Instagram @wineguyandwinegal … and, The Wine Dog @winedogbrody.

Episode 19: Canvassing Cocktails

Visit with Shantalle Caldwell, the Big Boss Lady at Canvas & Cocktails … helping everyone connect to their inner artist through positivity and a splash of social lubricants. Did someone say, “Bottomless Mimosas”?

Episode 18: Sake It To Me!

Visit with Aaron Diec, “The Sake Somm”, and Chief in Charge at Tian Beverage Distributor. He talks about his adventures in the Vegas “beverage scene”, jumping into distribution, and (not) selling sake in flip-flops.

Episode 16: Keto Vibes

Meet Dori Sonnenberg, a Keto-vangelist and social media personality shares some of her spins on keto cocktailing, as well as her big-picture thoughts on keto in general, and a fun drunk flashback.