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Savor the Burn: Cocktails & Rock Tales2025 StB Advent Day 21 - Woodinville Port Cask Finish BourbonAdvent Day 21 - Woodinville Port Barrels Cask Finish Straight Bourbon WhiskeyA great craft Bourbon made even better with a Port wood finish for a delectable dram.The story of Woodinville Whiskey Co. starts in 2010 with two best friends — founders Orlin Sorensen and Brett Carlile. They set out to create a great craft Whiskey, and these two gentlemen started things off right by enlisting the help of industry icon David Pickerell — the former master distiller at Maker’s Mark. So although their business is young, they’ve already won both Craft Whiskey of the Year and Craft Rye Whiskey of the Year...
2025-12-2101 min
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2025-06-181h 31
Cask to GlassWhisky Where the Heart Is: Cardrona Distillery with Desiree ReidIt all began with Edradour for Desiree Reid, founder and managing director of the award-winning Cardrona Distillery in the Cardrona Valley on New Zealand's South Island.For her 21st birthday, she and her mother backpacked around Scotland. (Both sides of her family came from here way back when.) But something about that whisky in one of Scotland's oldest distilleries in Highland Perthshire (featured in Episode 15), ignited a spark."I can't say that I sat there with that dram and thought that I'm gonna open a whisky distillery one day. But that is certainly...
2025-05-2929 min
Last2First PodcastFinal Mile Compliance as a Competitive Edge🚀 Episode 3 of the GigSafe Mini-Series Is Live! In this powerful final installment, Jason Burns sits down with David Pickerell, CEO of GigSafe, to talk about where the puck is going in the final mile—and how GigSafe is becoming the system behind growth for tomorrow’s logistics leaders. 🎯 Topics in this episode: How GigSafe is saving delivery companies 20–30 hours/week in compliance time Why shippers are demanding deeper visibility into driver credentialing How GigSafe enables companies to win new contracts faster The modular onboarding experience tailored to different verticals (from pharma to big & bulky) Why compliance is no longer a burden—but...
2025-04-2527 min
Last2First PodcastSaving $$$ with Smarter Compliance | GigSafe Insurance Deep Dive🚨 Episode 2 of the GigSafe Mini-Series is live! In this episode of Last2First, host Jason Burns and GigSafe founder David Pickerell take a deeper dive into the real reason insurance rates are crushing final mile companies — and how GigSafe is helping businesses and drivers save money through smarter compliance, tech integration, and access to affordable, tailored coverage. From Occupational Accident to Hired & Non-Owned Auto, GigSafe is creating a win-win for the industry: protect your business, empower your drivers, and finally get insurance carriers to look at you differently. 🧠 What you'll learn in Episode 2: Why the final mile space is misunder...
2025-04-1118 min
Last2First PodcastSolving Final Miles Problem || GigSafe DeliversHow to solve the Last mile delivery problem, How to solve the final mile problem, Last mile delivery, Final mile Delivery business Welcome to a special mini-series on the Last2First Podcast! In this sponsored episode, Jason Burns sits down with David Pickerell, Founder & CEO of GigSafe, to explore one of the most pressing challenges in the last-mile industry—driver onboarding, compliance, and payments. From launching Uber in Las Vegas to founding a $580K one-man delivery business, David shares his incredible journey and the inspiration behind GigSafe—a tech solution built to help final mile companies scale faster, safer, and...
2025-04-0227 min
The Whiskey Ring PodcastEp. 167: High Wire Distilling Co. with Founder Scott BlackwellJimmy Red Corn And We Should All Care!
In this episode of the Whiskey Ring Podcast, I welcome Scott Blackwell, co-founder of High Wire Distilling in Charleston, South Carolina. The conversation dives into Scott's diverse entrepreneurial background, which spans restaurants, coffee, and packaged foods, before transitioning into the spirits industry. Scott shares how his passion for flavor and culture led him to distilling, despite initially having little interest in spirits due to South Carolina's restrictive mini bottle laws. He emphasizes the importance of agriculture in crafting unique flavors, which ultimately shaped High Wire's identity.
The d...
2024-12-041h 35
Rideshare Rodeo Podcast#331 | Gig App Legislation w/Colorado House Rep. Stephanie VigilThis week I have Stephanie Vigil (Colorado House of Reps) and David Pickerell (CEO Para). We discuss the current legislation in Colorado and what has transpired over the past few months.
We are putting out a call to action and hope many traditional and app based gig workers/Independent Contractors will help by doing one simple task. Record a 30-60 second video (or audio) on your phone, and upload to the dropbox link below:
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https://www.dropbox.com/request/El2pQWZkkiI9vcJpWGZN
2024-02-271h 08
Gig App Podcast (by Para)Veteran gig drivers discuss, staying motivated & coping with stress (episode 7)Experienced Gig drivers discuss ways they stay motivated and cope in stressful situations. .:: The panelists::.David Pickerell (Para CEO, Ash (Dash with Ash in Canada), Kim (Kim’ssidemoneyplans), Hannibal is Hungry, Pedro DoorDash Santiago(@Mr.Betonyou), John Mikaelian(@JohnMikaelian), Steve (Rideshare Rodeo).
2023-09-251h 06Rideshare Rodeo Podcast#263 | DoorDash questions & answers (w/David Pickerell | CEO Para)This episode of The Rideshare Rodeo (episode 263), David Pickerell (CEO Para) and I, answer questions people have had regarding Doordash and ParaWorks/ParaPass.
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2023-09-071h 03
The GigTube PodcastMoney Hungry: Restaurants Are Fed Up with THESE Uber Eats Customers!On today's show, Kim and Zach Welcome Our Special Guest David Pickerell CEO Para! Also on today's show Gig Workers are Marking homes of "tip baiters", What Happened with Walgreens and Doordash, Uber Eats Customers are getting tires of customers doing this....., Why are you doing Doordash or Uber Eats, and Funny's!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-gigtube-podcast/donations
2023-08-241h 05
Office 365 DistilledEP119: Adopt Based on the size of your packageThe boys get distracted as always as the Autumn Speaker circuit comes alive. The conclude with Governance at the South Coast Summit (join their workshop at Practical Microsoft 365 Baseline Governance – South Coast Summit ) Recorded live at Marijn’s place, where the boys are constantly distracted by the world walking passed... Steve’s memory is again letting him down as he tries to remember the name of the artist he saw a week ago because the boys have been singing “Changes’ from Mr David Bowie since they suggested today’s subject.So, the subject is change, and specifical...
2023-08-191h 10
Devico Breakfast BarHow to build a personal dispatch system for gig and hourly workers I David Pickerell I Devico Breakfast Bar #4In this episode of the Breakfast Bar Podcast Series, Stephen May speaks to David Pickerell, the co-founder and CEO at Para Inc., the company that builds a personal dispatch system for each gig worker. David's remarkable experience in setting up Uber's Las Vegas operation and his philosophy that the way to build tools and services for the gig economy is to build a tool that puts dollars in pockets, that puts people in charge delivers a compelling and motivational story. This narrative is certain to seize the attention and inspire aspiring developers, tech enthusiasts, and industry professionals alike.
2023-08-0824 minRideshare Rodeo Podcast#228 | Legislation, Change, and Fraud (w/Mike Hruby & David Pickerell)This week on Para Presents, David and Steve are joined by Mike Hruby. Mike Hruby is the CEO/Founder of 'New Jobs America' and the drafter of the "Be Your Own Boss" legislation. Make sure to check out NewJobsAmerica.com and learn about this legislation designed to protect Independent Contractors.
The importance of the Secretary of Labor, especially at this time in history.
Recruiting Congressional Sponsor for New Jobs America "Be Your Own Boss" Bill.
Individual Dream of Better Work.
Change, taking action, Legislation to protect us, calling out fraud.
What can we do, and what should we b...
2023-05-2559 min
The Rideshare Guy PodcastKeep on Rolling – Supporting the Workers & Businesses of TomorrowDespite the naysayers, the economy continues to grow at a rapid pace, giving workers plenty of options. What are the tools that delivery and gig platforms need to offer workers to stay competitive, ensuring a good experience for the people that power delivery? Check out this panel from Curbivore. Hantz Fevry - Founder & CEO, Stoovo Piers Mainwaring - Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer, Everee David Pickerell - CEO, Para Nav Chadha - VP, Spark Driver Platform, Walmart Jackie Davalos - Technology Reporter, Bloomberg (Moderator)
2023-04-1146 minRideshare Rodeo Podcast#210 | California AB5 and Proposition 22 (Gig Worker Carve Out)This week David Pickerell (CEO Para) and myself talk with Karen Anderson, a freelance writer and founder of 'Freelancers Against AB5' on Facebook.
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2023-03-281h 01Rideshare Rodeo Podcast#207 | 6 years of gig app delivery (w/UDM)This week David Pickerell (CEO Para) and myself talk with UDM, a delivery app gig worker from Florida, about moving forward on his life path.
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2023-03-1458 min
Career ConversationsDeirdre Pickerell - Ep. 023We're back in B.C. this month on the show to visit Deirdre Pickerell from CCDF! In this episode, we talk about ballet, getting employers on board with career development, and the brand new Career Development Professional Centre.
Timestamps:
2:32 - Profile
19:35 - Getting employers on board with career development
26:49 - Introducing the Career Development Professional Centre
41:35 - Long-term goals for the Career Development Professional Centre
48:56 - Impossible trivia
For more information about the centre, please visit: https://cdpc-cedc.ca/
For more information on MACD, including professional development...
2023-02-2252 minRideshare Rodeo Podcast#202 | Para Works: What is it and how does it work?This week David Pickerell (CEO Para) and myself discuss, Para Works. A better way for gig workers to earn, and the 'Para Personal Dispatch System'.
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2023-02-211h 12
The Whiskey Ring PodcastEp. 68: Driftless Glen with Founder Reneé BemisDriftless Glen has an ethereal quality to it...the name alone sounds mysterious, like a land stuck in time where great things can be found. Turns out, they can be. If you like whiskey and great food, of course - just don't ask to see the fryer (spoiler alert: there isn't one).
Founder Reneé Bemis joins me to talk about Driftless Glen Distillery, their independent way of doing things and the reason they'll never be bought out. They have the inspiration of Dave Pickerell, the roots of the landscape, and great whiskey to match. Want a single ba...
2022-11-301h 19
Westmoreland Reads PodcastSeason 3, Episode 3: August 2022 Superlative ReadsThis episode is a slight interruption to the regular format so I can share 3 “superlative” reads from August 2022. Since I can’t totally leave you without a story, though, I’m also sharing about a special retreat I took around my birthday weekend and how I basically immersed myself in books the whole time.…August superlatives…People of the Book, by Geraldine BrooksThird Culture Kids, by David C Pollock & Ruth E van RekenMiss Pickerell Goes to Mars, by Ellen MacGregor…currently reading…Heart Songs, by E Annie Proulx…other books & thin...
2022-09-1914 min
Rockin' Your MarketplaceBuilding a Worker-Focused Marketplace ft. David Pickerell at ParaIn the 3rd episode of Rockin' Your Marketplace, David Pickerell joins to discuss how to build a worker-focused marketplace.
David is the Founder and CEO of Para, a gig marketplace focused on building a better, worker-focused gig economy.
Gig workers are the backbone of the gig economy. It is important to build a worker-focused gig marketplace.
We will look at exactly what that means and how leaders in the gig economy can build a worker-focused system.
Join in to hear the full conversation.
Learn more about Para here: https...
2022-09-1417 min
RadiolabGigaverseA pizzeria owner in Kansas realizes that DoorDash is hijacking his pizzas. A Lyft driver conquers the streets of San Francisco until he unwittingly puts his family in danger. A Shipt shopper in Denton, Texas tries to crack the code of the delivery app that is slashing his pay. This week, Host Latif Nasser, Producer Becca Bressler, and Philosophy Professor Barry Lam dive into the ins and outs of a new and growing part of our world: the gig economy. Special thanks to, Julie Wernau, Drew Ambrogi, David Condos, David Pickerell, Cory Doctorow, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Coby McDonald, Bret Jaspers, P...
2022-08-2649 min
Radiolab Podcasts (Radiolab)GigaverseA pizzeria owner in Kansas realizes that DoorDash is hijacking his pizzas. A Lyft driver conquers the streets of San Francisco until he unwittingly puts his family in danger. A Shipt shopper in Denton, Texas tries to crack the code of the delivery app that is slashing his pay. This week, Host Latif Nasser, Producer Becca Bressler, and Philosophy Professor Barry Lam dive into the ins and outs of a new and growing part of our world: the gig economy. Special thanks to, Julie Wernau, Drew Ambrogi, David Condos, David Pickerell, Cory Doctorow, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Coby McDonald, B...
2022-08-2600 min
WhiskyCastWinner, Winner, Whisky Dinner!Catoctin Creek's Scott and Becky Harris were honored with the Dave Pickerell Memorial Craft Member of the Year Award during last Thursday's Distilled Spirits Council awards luncheon in New Orleans. The Harrises have been leaders in the craft distilling movement for more than a decade, and are perfectly placed to explain the issues many small-scale distillers face in today's crowded marketplace. We'll talk with them on WhiskyCast In-Depth and check in with Nicole Austin of George Dickel on Behind the Label. She was honored with the Emerging Leader of the Year Award, days after shocking a few purists by...
2022-06-1534 minRideshare Rodeo Podcast#116 | Doordash, Driver Utility Helper, & Para... Oh MyTonight, we will be talking about driver friendly apps, with their creators. Join Hannibal Darby (@HannibalIsHungry), Jason Tieri (Gig Economy Podcast), Kim (@Kim'sSideMoneyPlans), Garry Middleton (@MiddletonTech), David Pickerell (Para), John Mikaelian (@JohnMikaelian), and myself (Rideshare Rodeo)... for what is sure to be a fantastic conversation!
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00:00:00 Introductions.
00:00:30 Curri questions.
00:08:30 Uber, and Yellow Cab, Teamsters, New York City.
00:19:00 DoorDash Rewards Program.
00:24:00 DoorDash admits that without a tip, Dashers can not make a money.
00:37:00 GrubHub UNETHICAL Business Practices and Lawsuits.
00:58:00 MAXYMO, Driver Utility Helper...
2022-03-261h 21
Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond743: David Pickerell - "PARA"David Pickerell is the co-founder of Para - a service offering building a better, worker-first gig economy. Simply put, Para is helping gig drivers thrive...and that's what we have him on Thrive LouD. Learn about his journey, impressive company and where he hopes to lead Para in the years to come. *** Connect to Lou Diamond & Thrive LouD
2022-03-2424 minRideshare Rodeo Podcast#112 | DoorDash Disrupter Para (CEO/Founder | David Pickerell)Today I am happy to have the CEO/Founder of Para, David Pickerell. We talk about 'Para' new features.
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00:00:00 Intro & Para New Features
00:02:00 Flag Feature
00:08:00 Earnings Feature
00:13:30 Para Works
00:19:30 Stars Feature
00:27:00 Chat Q & A
00:49:00 Outro
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Website: https://withpara.com
Email David: david@withpara.com
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2022-03-1055 minRideshare Rodeo Podcast#75 | David & Goliath: Para Presents A DoorDash TaleUber Lyft Drivers and Gig Economy Workers Weekly News & Interviews: This week I have David Pickerell, CEO/Founder of Para. David and I have been working together since March 2020, even if you are familiar with the work we did at Para re: DoorDash Tip Transparency... you most likely don't know the other projects we have done together, this path that led to Para, and were is Para going next? Luckily, we are going to tell all today!
FIRST A LITTLE NEWS:
PUA is OVER!
Jobs are paying between $15-$20/hour, gonna take some real changes in ever...
2021-09-081h 01
The Whiskey Ring PodcastEp. 11: David Thompson, Spirit of Yorkshire DistilleryEpisode 11! Today, we’re going across the pond to the North of England and Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery. I’m joined by founder and Managing Director, David Thompson.
Dave is a farmer at heart, and Yorkshire is his garden. Yorkshire is the largest county in England by far and has ample space to grow grain and everything you need for distilling. And yet, like much of the rest of England, distilleries are few and far between compared to its Northern and Western neighbors.
I ask Dave why this is, what constitutes a “Yorkshire” style of whisky...
2021-08-1154 min
Deliver on Your BusinessSeason 2 Episode 1: Doordash Hiding Tips and Is Para Dead?We are back finally for season 2!Today we have David Pickerell back again to talk about Para, the little app that forced a giant to change their programming. You may have heard of Para, especially if you deliver Doordash. Doordash has been notorious for hiding part of the tip on delivery offers. David's team at Para was able to figure out a way to identify what the actual pay amount would be for Doordash offers and show it as a notification to Dashers. It worked great until it didn't. Doordash showed they were...
2021-07-2243 minRideshare Rodeo Podcast#64 | PARA CEO/Founder (David Pickerell)Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig Economy Workers Weekly News: This week I have David Pickerell on the podcast to discuss the PARA app, where it is and the direction it is going. We talk about a new FAQ in the app, stability of the app, probably not a good idea to call DoorDash with PARA questions, growth of the app, apologies to users who have been offended in the chat portion of the app (we are taking care of this right now), Mileage/Earnings tracking part of app, other features coming to the app, and moving forward.
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2021-07-0746 minRideshare Rodeo Podcast#56 | DoorDash Tip Transparency: Here's How It WorksUber Lyft Drivers & Gig Economy Workers Weekly News: This week I talk about some real Uber BS! That effect both drivers and riders. The big news this week, is that the guys I work with at WithPara.com, have launched complete tip transparency on the DoorDash platform. I talk with my friend and WithPara CEO, David Pickerell about how this works, its super easy and free. If you are a Dasher do NOT miss this episode! Here are a couple links to go along with David and my conversation that y'all should check out:
WithPara.com/tips-landing
Facebo...
2021-05-1253 minRideshare Rodeo Podcast#55 | Rideshare Rodeo 1 Year Anniversary w/Jason TieriUber Lyft Drivers & Gig Economy Workers Weekly News: This week is our 1 year anniversary of the podcast! I run through the all the topics we have discussed so far, and give major props to the gig community for helping us grow the podcast, not just guests who have been on the show but huge props to our listeners as well. This would not have been possible without everyone helping to build what we have, where we are, and whats ahead?! I also have Jason Tieri on the podcast (host of the Gig Economy Podcast), and we discuss what happened this l...
2021-05-051h 59Deliver on Your BusinessEpisode 102: Using data to improve your delivery business, with David Pickerell of ParaDavid Pickerell of Para joins us to talk about the tools his team is developing to help delivery drivers and contractors be more profitable.Para would love to partner with you. Some of the tools already developed or being developed include:Analytics of your earningsMileage tracking (both past and future)One Click signup for various delivery appsPersonal dispatching to assist working multiple apps.If you are interested in talking with David, especially as an early adopter, give him a shout. David@Withpara.com.To read this in...
2020-12-161h 01
The Spirit Guide SocietyWoodinville Whiskey with Anthony StorwickFrom the Distillery Website:The story of Woodinville doesn’t begin with a 100-year-old recipe or generations of family distillers. It begins with two best friends and a dream.The dream is to make the greatest craft whiskey in the world by bringing the time-honored traditions of bourbon production into a craft environment — using the highest quality locally grown grains, the best barrels and coopers in the world, the most technologically advanced distilling equipment, and the mentorship of an industry icon, David Pickerell, former Master Distiller for Maker’s Mark.And while the story...
2019-07-1939 min
WhiskyCastThe High Plains and the Highlands Come Together (WhiskyCast Episode 723: September 9, 2018)Like most romances, Wyoming Whiskey and Edrington had plenty of potential partners trolling around. Neither one needed a partner, until they found each other and formed what Edrington Americas CEO Chris Spalding calls "a match made in Heaven." The strategic partnership announced this week will see Edrington take on sales, distribution, and marketing for Wyoming Whiskey. The distillery's founders will continue to make the whiskey, and the deal gives them expanded distribution while giving Edrington a foothold in the Bourbon business. We'll break down the deal with Chris Spalding and Wyoming Whiskey co-founder David DeFazio on WhiskyCast In-Depth. In...
2018-09-1059 min
Bartender Journey - Cocktails. Spirits. Bartending Culture. Libations for your Ears.Bartender Journey - 200th Episode Anniversary EditionIt has been quite a Journey! The Bartender Journey Podcast has been going strong for nearly 4 years. We have spoken to authors, bartenders, bar owners and major influencers in the industry.
It's the Bartender Journey Podcast #200! Listen with the audio player on this page, or subscribe on iTunes, Android or Stitcher Radio.
Join us for some clips from past shows, (Dale DeGroff, David Wondrich, Jim Meehan, Gary 'gaz' Regan, Dave Pickerell) plus a discussion with fellow bartender and podcaster Ozeal, (No Permission Needed podcast).
Cocktail of the Week:
Negroni
Equal Parts
G...
2017-02-0836 min
Chat Chow TV (HD)Philip McDaniel / St. Augustine DistillerFlorida is having a spirits renaissance thanks in part to the St. Augustine Distillery. Chat Chow TV sat down the distillery’s president and founding partner Philip McDaniel to found out more about the new craft distillery, its historic location and how it is stepping up St. Augustine’s “cool” factor.
The distillery is the brain child of McDaniel and his fellow founding partner Ryan Dettra who were looking for new projects to take on in their adopted hometown of St. Augustine. They were intrigued by the idea of bringing a distillery to the area and went around t...
2014-07-0313 min
Under My HostVeterans Day Show with Dave Pickerell, Brian Kropf, David Grega & Steve GagnerOur guests are: Dave Pickerell, master distiller for Hillrock Estates, WhistlePig, Mount Vernon and Widow Jane; David Grega (O'Grega), winemaker and co-founder of Carlotta Cellars; Steve Gagner, Army Officer and brewer/founder of 14th Star Brewing company and Mutineer Magazine's Editor-in-Chief, Brian Kropf (Sniper)! Our guest have 2 things in common: they're all working in the beverage industry and they have all bravely served, serving in Steve Gagner's case, in the United States Military. This is the first of many shows I'll be doing for the project we are now calling Veterans in Craft (ViC)! Music: Juice - Keep It...
2013-11-061h 10
Art of the Drink TVArt of the Drink 41: Bourbon Tasting ClassJoin Anthony in a Bourbon Tasting Class hosted by Master Distiller David Pickerell!
2007-03-2200 min