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The Speakeasy

Hosts Damon Boelte, Sother Teague, and Greg Benson sit down to talk cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, tea, coffee, and all the other exciting liquids in the universe. With each episode, learn from some of the world’s experts in mixology, bar history, distillation, and brewing. Bringing on guests ranging from bartenders and brewers, alchemists and ambassadors, roasters and regulars, and every expert and enthusiast in between, The Speakeasy introduces listeners to all the unique ways we enjoy imbibing today.

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Produced by Damon Boelte & Sother Teague

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Damon Boelte

Damon Boelte has consulted for many bars and restaurants in New York City and beyond, and is currently is the bar director for critically heralded Prime Meats restaurant in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. He has worked with many spirits and beverage companies such as Maker's Mark, Plymouth Gin, Tito's Vodka, Corzo Tequila, the American Gin Company, Highland Park and Stumptown Coffee. You can read about his cocktails and techniques in New York Magazine, The New York TImes, Time Out, Imbibe Magazine, GQ, Edible Brooklyn & Manhattan, Saveur, Bon Apetit, La Cucina Italiana, Food & Wine, Travel & Leisure, Eater.com, Tastingtable.com & seriouseats.com.  

Sother Teague

After graduating from the California Culinary Academy in 1994, Sother Teague spent several years as a journeyman cook under Southern stalwarts and James Beard Award-winning chef and pastry chef duo Ben and Karen Barker of The Magnolia Grill, as well Scott Howell of Nanna’s in Durham, North Carolina. During this time—from the vegetable patch to the barnyard—Teague developed a mantra to live by: “not afraid of flavor.” When the opportunity arose to work as the research and technical chef for Alton Brown on the Food Network show “Good Eats,” Teague moved to Atlanta. He enjoyed the educational aspect of the program and got hooked on teaching. Teague next set off for Vermont for a post at the New England Culinary Institute in Montpelier. When Teague moved to New York, a “happy accident” landed him behind the bar. Formerly of Rye in Brooklyn, Teague now heads the bartending team at Amor y Amargo, where he combines research and kitchen skills with a later-in-life love for drinks and cocktail culture. With the tagline “a bitters tasting room,” Amor y Amargo is also a store and center for cocktail education. Teague also hosts “Speakeasy” on the Heritage Radio Network.

Greg Benson

Greg Benson is a bartender, mixologist and food & beverage writer in New York City. He’s worked in bars across the US and Great Britain and was The Knot Magazine’s featured mixologist of summer 2018. In addition to co-hosting The Speakeasy he runs the Spirited Award-nominated history podcast Bar None. .

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Episode 452, Aired: October 13, 2021

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Episode 451, Aired: October 6, 2021

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Episode 450, Aired: September 30, 2021

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Episode 449, Aired: September 22, 2021

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Episode 448, Aired: September 15, 2021

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Episode 447, Aired: September 8, 2021

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