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The Booze HustleThe Booze HustleThe Best Spirits You've Never HadOn this episode we dive into a few of my favorite, little known spirits and discuss their origins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-1227 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleWine Myths Debunked!On this episode I dive into some of my favorite Wine myths and attempt to find some answers. Grab a glass and tune in!Special thank you to VinePair, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator and the Google machine for helping me answer some of the more technical questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-1137 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleNadine GengrasA conversation about navigating the wine and spirits distribution industry with fellow industry professional, Nadine Gengras. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-091h 05The Booze HustleThe Booze HustleBrenny SavoyChats with industry friends are the best kind of episodes! On this episode, Christen sits down with chef/bartender Brenny Savoy and talks all things bartending industry while drinking whiskey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-1148 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleKassandra LaskaridesKassandra Laskarides is the Hospitality Manager for Chattermark Distillery in Boston. We discuss her education and diverse background and the path that led her under the bridge in Charlestown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-2637 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleSeth BenhaimFounder & CCO of Broken Barrel Whiskey • Infuse Spirits | 2023 Brand Innovator of the Year | Spirits Entrepreneur | Spirits Educato Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-2947 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleKaren MacNeilKaren MacNeil has been named one of the “100 most influential people in wine in the United States.” She started her career as a free-lance journalist and is known as an extraordinary researcher and writer. She is the author of The Wine Bible, a James Beard Award winner, and has shaped wine culture for over 4o years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-1641 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleNew Year, Same MeWelcome back to season 4! Short little ep after Xmas break to ease into the New Year. What's everyone thoughts on Dry January? Or...even worse, damp January. (grossest name ever). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-0213 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleIt's me, hi. I'm the bonus (episode) it's me. S3 Bonus episode where Christen finally checks the gmail and answers listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-0618 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleChris Riesbeck- Barrell Craft SpiritsChris Riesbeck is the Chief Commercial Officer of Barrell Craft Spirits. A spirits industry veteran of 15 years, he also served as the Vice President of Sales for Westland Distillery and has a long history in the supply and distribution world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-1052 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleAlejandro Russo- Candela MamajuanaAlejandro Russo is the founder and CEO of Candela Mamajuana, a rum based beverage from the Dominican Republic with deep historical and cultural significance Candela means "on fire" in Spanish slang, and so far it's a fitting name for a brand that is starting to make its way into the mainstream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-1154 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleSother TeagueProfessional barman, author and cocktail expert, Sother Teague helms many businesses in NYC including working as the Beverage Director at famed NYC bitters bar, Amor y Amargo. Having spent his entire life in culinary and hospitality, he is a mentor and teacher to many and even cohosts an industry podcast called Speakeasy on Heritage Radio Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-211h 03It\'s the Liquor TalkingIt's the Liquor TalkingWhisk(e)y Wednesday Nelson’s Green Brier w/ Christen Larochelle Aug 2nd 2023Whisk(e)y Wednesday Nelson’s Green Brier w/ Christen Larochelle Aug 2nd 2023 Their story. In 2006, when Andy and Charlie Nelson drove to a small town in Tennessee to see a butcher, what they found was their destiny. In passing, the two mentioned stories they’d heard about their family’s whiskey business. The butcher, located on Distillery Road, pointed them to the local historian, who proudly showed them two perfectly preserved bottles of Nelson’s Green Brier Tennessee Whiskey produced by their great-great-great grandfather. Time stood still and from that moment on, the brothers have dedicated their li...2023-08-0343 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleTim Cabral- Restaurant and Bar Owner/OperatorTim Cabral has been working in service/hospitality since he was 12 years old. We chat about his background in the business and how he is currently juggling many different projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-1759 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleVictoria Eady Butler- Uncle Nearest DistilleryVictoria Eady Butler- Nathan "Uncle Nearest" Green's great great granddaughter, is Uncle Nearest Distillery's master blender and the first person to win Master Blender of the Year two consecutive years in a row. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-0734 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleJill CocksonJill Cockson is an veteran of the bar and hospitality community with over 25 years lived experience and has owned and operated several successful bar concepts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-05-2340 minThe IndustryThe IndustryChristen LaRochelleThis weeks guest is Christen LaRochelle. A professional booze hustler for over 20 years, Christen started working in the restaurant and hospitality industry at 13 years old and segued those skills into a career in the wine and spirits supply and distribution world. Today, you'll find Christen managing a portfolio of fine wine and craft spirits in the Northeast and regularly leading educational events for consumers and trade partners alike. In her spare time, Christen is attempting to validate the money she spent on her journalism degree by producing and hosting a wine and spirits podcast, called The Booze...2023-05-2236 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleSeason 3 Mid Season UpdateStop procrastinating and subscribe to our show already. Did you give us a review? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-05-2201 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleSally Johnson Blum- WinemakerSally Johnson Blum is an award winning winemaker in Napa, currently working at Tamber Bey Vineyards and previously at Pride Mountain and Robert Mondavi Winery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-05-1527 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleBrandon O'Daniel- DistillerMaster Distiller, Brandon O'Daniel joins the pod to talk about Copper and Kings Distillery, his career path from winemaking and why we all should be drinking more Brandy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-05-0136 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleLois Cho, CHO WinesLois Cho is the co-founder and CEO of CHO Wines, a boutique winery based in Oregon. Christen and Lois chat about how her and her winemaker husband, Dave Cho, got their starts in the wine industry and how they built their business from scratch during the pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-04-2442 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleRob Campbell- WinemakerRob Campbell is the winemaker and founder of Meyye Wines and a descendant of Coast Miwok and Southern Pomo indigenous tribes. We discuss his 30+ years working in the wine business and how his wine project is connecting his heritage and culture to the modern wine drinkers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-04-1740 minEntreprendre en Charente-MaritimeEntreprendre en Charente-MaritimeFranck Forgeois, aide aux Séniors en informatiqueCours d'informatique et Dépannage informatique pour Séniorsinformatiqueseniors-larochelle.frDistribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.2023-04-0616 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleDevin ReedDevin Reed is a LA-based sommelier with one of the coolest wine jobs, period. Dev and Christen discuss the ever evolving nerd-dom that is the wine world and how he got his start in the biz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-04-0339 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleDale DeGroffFor the bar community, Dale DeGroff is a household name. Often viewed as one of the most influential voices in reviving craft cocktails as we know them today, he has touched so many parts of modern beverage culture, that it would be hard not to find his influence in every cocktail focused bar program around the world. We chat about his humble beginnings in New York, his influences and his hopes for the bar community going forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-03-2741 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleSeason 3 TrailerNew episodes coming very soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-03-1702 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleMark de VereFor the season 2 finale: I talk to Master of Wine Mark de Vere, who has worked in the wine business for over 20 years. Originally from Oxford in England, he currently lives in Napa Valley and works for Constellation Brands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-0928 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleA Boozy Field Trip with Amanda KennyChristen and bartending pal, Amanda Kenny, discuss the bar world and take a field trip to review a local winery in CT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-0243 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleCarl TartCarl is an actor, producer, and writer, who currently stars on the NBC television series Grand Crew, which features a group of friends who live in LA and whose lives often unfold in the safe confines of a local wine bar, inspired by one of Carl's real life favorite places. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-01-2636 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleThomas WilliamsThe Williams family have deep roots in Arkansas and have farmed their land for four generations in Phillips County. Thomas Williams is the head distiller at Delta Dirt Distillery, a family-owned craft distillery located in the richest farmland of the Arkansas Delta.https://deltadirtdistillery.comIG @Twilly3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-01-1928 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleStu SmithStu Smith is a mountain man, winemaker and Napa legend. One of the two brothers behind the helm at Smith Madrone winery for over 50 years on Spring Mountain https://www.smithmadrone.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-01-1235 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleJ'Nai WilliamsJ'Nai is a New Orleans native bartender who is living her dream by becoming a cocktail & spirits social media influencer and working on her own company, Pretty Magic Cocktails.@jnai.angellehttps://prettymagiccocktails.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-01-0534 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleChevalShe is...a creator, illustrator, advocate for artists, and just launched the shoe line She is Cheval. Christen and Cheval discuss new beginnings, overcoming adversity, and finding joy in the chaos of life.@sheischevalwww.sheischeval Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-2937 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleCamille WilsonCamile is that friend. You know, the one that hosts the best parties, makes the best drinks and knows all the greatest places to drink in NYC. IG @thecocktailsnob_www.cocktailsnobnyc.comHer new book, Free Spirit, is available now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-2227 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleHoliday Drinking with Tawny NewsomeThe holidays are here and that means lots of time for drinks. Christen chats with friend, actress and musician, Tawny Newsome (Star Trek Lower Decks) and producer Kevin Bartelt about their favorite festive drinks and traditions.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-1538 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleRandi BradyRandi Brady, founder of Diversified Vines, is a wine enthusiast who is committed to bridging the gap between the gritty elements of hip-hop and the nuanced world of wine.  https://www.diversifiedvines.comIG @diversifiedvines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-0837 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleWe're Back!We're back! Season two kicks off with Christen and show producer Kevin Bartelt catching up on what they've been up to since Season 1 and a brief glimpse into the guests this season and all things booze related.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-0133 minBottom Of The Bottle: A Dive Into The World Of Wine Two Bottles At A TimeBottom Of The Bottle: A Dive Into The World Of Wine Two Bottles At A TimeHello Dolly: This is Whiskey DollyToday Adam and Manny have a special guest, Christen LaRochelle from the Booze Hustle, a podcast you should all check out! We chat about whiskey, cocktails and The Chicks!!!! Amen for fierce women! Featured artist: The Chicks from their album Wide Open Spaces. The song... Give it Up Or Let Me Go!2022-07-261h 17The Booze HustleThe Booze HustleJames MolesworthOn an average day, Senior Editor of Wine Spectator Magazine, James Molesworth tastes around 20 wines a day. He chats with Christen about his 25 years shaping wine culture and the path that brought him to where he is today.This is the season one finale of the show! Stay tuned for more episodes in the fall. Thanks everyone for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-04-2140 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleNova CadamatreNova Cadamatre is the quintessential hustler. The first female winemaker to achieve Master of Wine status in 2017, a Top 40 Under 40 recipient from Wine Enthusiast Magazine, a winemaker, a brand owner and a mother. We talk to Nova about her path to becoming a successful bicoastal winemaker and her projects in the Finger Lakes, including her wine brand, Trestle 31. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-04-1434 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleBrandon RobinsonAs Director of Operations for Cornerstone Restaurant Group, Brandon Robinson, has had an incredibly unique path. Christen and Brandon chat about his past as a professional dancer, studying culinary arts and all of the ways his background informs his work today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-04-0733 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleTyler AndersonFrom the haunted loft of Millwrights Restaurant in Simsbury, CT, Chef Tyler Anderson sits down with Christen and shares stories about his time competing on Top Chef Season 15, his seven James Beard Award Nominations for Best Chef Northeast and the importance of being a good human. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-3137 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleTawny & ChristenTawny Newsome is back! On this episode, Christen and Tawny reminisce about working together in the early 2000s service industry in Chicago, their former podcast "Drink Culture", and how Christen got her start in the booze biz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-2440 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleLynn HouseChristen chats with mixology royalty, Lynn House, about the world of cocktail creation and education. As the National Brand Educator for Heaven Hill brands, Lynn is the influencer of the influencers and a great IG follow (@liquidladylynn) for recipes that will inspire cocktail hour at any point of the day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-1736 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleCharles JolyJames Beard Award winning beverage program designer, Charles Joly is the official bartender for The Oscars, The Emmys and the Kentucky Derby. Christen catches up with the Crafthouse cocktail brand owner to chat about Chicago and how he leveraged a career behind the bar into the world of celebrity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-1038 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleKatherine SpiersOn the Smart Mouth podcast, host Katherine Spiers interviews some of the restaurant industry's most interesting people about their favorite foods. In this episode, the interviewer becomes the interviewee as Christen asks about her favorite interviews, restaurants and her time as the food editor for LA Weekly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-0338 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleJohn Malkovich and Tawny NewsomeChristen catches up with the stars of Netflix's Space Force, legendary actor and winery owner John Malkovich and actress, comedian and musician, Tawny Newsome, to chat about all things wine and John's winery Les Quelles de la Coste in Luberon, France.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-02-2434 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleKhalid WilliamsRestaurant industry veteran and longtime bartender, Khalid Williams embodies the true essence of hospitality. Christen and Khalid reflect on many years working behind the bar, share cocktail making tips, and talk about why regulars are the people that make the job worthwhile. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-02-1732 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleCharlie NelsonCharlie Nelson is a man of one million stories. In this episode, Christen interviews Charlie about his incredible path to rediscovering a generations-old family business, the Nelson Greenbrier Distillery in Nashville. A can't miss episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-02-1032 minThe Booze HustleThe Booze HustleIntroducing The Booze HustleA lively and informative podcast series that invites you to get to know the people behind the scenes in the wine and spirits industry. Featuring laid back interviews, brand exploration and tips of the trade. Enjoy new episodes of The Booze Hustle starting February 10th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-01-3000 min