This week we talked to Mike Rowe from Dirty Jobs about his whiskey brand Knobel Spirits.

Huge thank you to Frederick Wine House for setting this up!

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In the episode we talk to Chris Spear, a personal chef and entrepreneur, who discusses his journey into the food industry. Chris details his experience working in large-scale kitchens, his decision to launch his own personal chef business called Perfect Little Bites, and his passion for creating unique and flavorful dishes. The episode also explores his podcast, Chefs Without Restaurants, a platform dedicated to supporting aspiring food entrepreneurs. Chris shares insights into running his business, navigating the challenges of the restaurant industry, and his perspective on food criticism.

Check him out at www.christopheraspear.com

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In this episode we talk to Keith Marcoux from Olde Mother Brewing Company to talk about our shared anniversaries. We are celebrating 8 years of Uncapped and 9 years of Olde Mother. We also talked about an upcoming Halloween party they are hosting with McClintock Distilling, two events being held in support of fallen first responders, and a distillery that Keith has planned. There was also a lot of random babbling.

Monster Mash tickets — > https://bit.ly/FredMonsterMash

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In this episode we talk to Nick Markoff (owner) and Paul Brubacher (Director of Operations) from Markoff's Haunted Forest, a popular haunted attraction in Maryland. We discuss the history of the haunted forest, from its humble beginnings as a mobile haunt in a converted school bus to its current sprawling operation. Also discussed was the challenges of running a seasonal, outdoor attraction, including weather, permitting, staffing, and the immense amount of work required to create a truly memorable experience. We also touched on the success of the haunted forest, its strong sense of community, and the annual tradition it has created for many. Throughout the conversation, Nick and Paul emphasize the importance of creativity, collaboration, and the dedication of their team, which they affectionately refer to as their "October family." Nick and Paul also express excitement about the expansion of Markoff's Haunted Forest, including the addition of a full-sized Russian biplane, and the launch of a new holiday attraction, Calleva Christmas, a family-friendly Christmas light display.

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In this episode we talk to Chris Jaccobs from Beer Zombies. He tells us about the journey from starting an Instagram account to opening a production brewery in 10 years. Along the way their were numerous collabs, bottle shops, merch drops, and contract brewing. The episode ends with stupid questions that were recorded the night before at the brewer's party for Kill the Lights. Corey Campbel (@marylandmob) from RAR joined in for the stupid questions.

Note: This episode was recorded last year during the Kill The Light beer festival at Xul Beer Company. Tickets for this year's festival are currently on sale at https://xulbeer.com/event/kill-the-lights-2024-10-26/

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In this episode,we speak with Jennifer and Justin Stiefel, co-founders of Heritage Distilling Company, about their journey in the craft distilling industry. We discuss the challenges and innovations in starting a distillery, the importance of regulatory navigation, and their commitment to community and military support through their Salute Series. They highlight their unique business model, product development strategies, and the evolving landscape of craft spirits. Jennifer and Justin Stiefel share their journey of establishing Heritage Distilling, highlighting their passion for distilling, the challenges they faced, and their commitment to partnering with tribal communities. They discuss the legal hurdles they overcame to distill on tribal land, the economic opportunities this creates for tribes, and their vision for a network of tribal distillers. The Stiefels also reveal their plans to go public, reflecting on their entrepreneurial journey and the importance of community engagement.

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We recently made the trip up to Chest, NY to ask stupid questions at the Tin Barn Block Party.

Here is a rundown of who joined in the fun.

Rich Dabreau - Tin Barn Brewing

Dale Van Pamelen - Tin Barn Brewing

Scott Novich - Alternate Ending Beer Co.

Kenny Rampolla - Lost Tavern Brewing

Tim Besecker - Twin Elephant Brewery

Jon Paton - Widowmaker Brewing

Bob Olson - Bolero Snort Brewery

Eric Ruta - Magnify Brewing Company

Paul Grenier - Mortalis Brewing Company

Geriz Ramirez - Other Half Brewing Company

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The week we talked to Matt Hagerman and Meghan Morgan from Lost Rhino Brewing. We talked about their new beer  “Two-A-Daze”. They gave us a rundown of what has been going on at the brewery and some of their upcoming events.

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Caroline Sisson, Director of Marketing and Hospitality at Heavy Seas Brewing, discussed the brewery's 29-year history and plans for its 30th anniversary. She highlighted the rebranding from Clipper City to Heavy Seas in the early 2000s and the success of flagship beers like Loose Cannon and Winter Storm. Sisson also mentioned the challenges posed by COVID-19 and the importance of the taproom for fresh beer experiences. The brewery, which distributes in 16 states, is planning significant events and new beer releases for its 30th anniversary. Sisson also serves as the current president of the Brewers Association of Maryland.

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For this weeks episode we talk to we talk to Chris Brown (owner) and Mike Rothman (Director of Hospitality) from Zinnia. We talked about history of this absolutely beautiful restaurant and their amazing beer program.

Check them out at eatzinnia.com

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This week we welcome Paul Grenier, co-founder of Mortalis Brewing Company,  back to the show. We talked about the upcoming Mortalis x Swiftwater Luau that takes place on 7/13. We also discussed their Buffalo location, the state of craft beer, and much more.

You can get your Luau tickets at - bit.ly/msluau24

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