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Bourbon & BanterRamble On - 2025 Summit Special EditionIn this very special 2025 Summit episode, Pops and Bob take a spirited look back at how it all began — from a small Facebook group in 2011 to one of the most respected voices in bourbon today. Joined by editor Steve Coomes, community manager Brent Joseph and industry legend Dan Gardner, the crew shares stories from the early days, talks about how the bourbon world has changed, and celebrates the community that's grown along the way. 00:00 – Live from Summit HQPops and Bob reflect on 14 years of Bourbon & Banter with Brent Joseph, Steve Coomes, and bourbon legend Dan Gard...
2025-11-141h 59
Tracks of Light4 Quick Tracks 4 You 2-Day - May 9Music is the Great Communicator. 4 Quick Tracks from Jamie Owens-Collins, Steve Archer & Marilyn McCoo, Dan Peek (featuring Chris Christian), Tommy Coomes.Enjoy daily! 4 Quick Tracks 4 You 2-Day that are a Great Start / Mid-Day Pick-Me-Up / End of Day reminder, to help keep you on Track with the Light of Christ.SHARE on your social media & to hear all availble episodes - TAP > TracksPlayer.com
2024-05-0515 min
On & OffTales of the Cocktail and Sourcing WhiskeyIn this episode, we begin with Cheers Editor Melissa Dowling discussing her time at Tales of the Cocktail 2023, the enormous and long-running bartender conference in New Orleans, as well as several notable alcohol events she recently attended in Manhattan. Afterwards, Beverage Dynamics Editor Kyle Swartz talks with veteran whiskey writer Steve Coomes about what MGP's recent changes to their sourcing program means for the whiskey industry at large.
2023-09-2644 min
Distillers TalkDistillers Talk #136 - Steve CoomesAuthor, food and spirits journalist and sprits educator Steve Coomes joins Alan Bishop and Christi Atkinson to chat about agave based spirits and his impressions from a recent trip to Mexico to explore tequila distilleries
2023-07-271h 09
Bourbon Lens234: Previewing the Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2023We are joined by Steve Coomes, Kentucky Bourbon Festival Programming Coordinator, to highlight the 2023 Festival's educational programming including premium and included events. The Kentucky Bourbon Festival is Sept. 15-17, 2023. More than 50 bourbon brands are participating this year — and sampling is included with all tickets! Many brands will also have bottles to sell including exclusive KBF bottle picks. Additionally, the KBF is expanding and upgrading food offerings, including an all-new partnership with the Louisville Food Truck Association. Buy tickets to the Festival and Premium events (details below) at kybourbonfestival.com. Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and...
2023-07-1038 min
Bourbon & BanterSpecial – Visiting Wyoming WhiskeyOh give us a home, where the buffalo roam, and the bourbon is flowing all daaaaay…. That's right folks, Pops and Steve Coomes were heard singing that very tune as they walked the grounds at Wyoming Whiskey. A long-time desire for Bourbon & Banter, we finally had the opportunity to secure a single barrel of Wyoming Whiskey, and after that selection, Pops and Steve sat down with co-founder David DeFazio. Have comments or questions? Drops us a line at podcast@bourbonbanter.com. Make sure to follow us on social! Instagram: @bourbonbanter Twitter: @bourbonbanter Website: podcast.bourbonbanter.com Cheers!
2023-01-0938 min
Bourbon & Banter#22 – Kentucky Fried BourbonThe 22nd episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Kentucky Fried Bourbon - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. Pops and Bob ring in 2022 in trademark fashion, not only bringing you the best bourbon podcast anywhere but making a plea for replenishing of their Christmas Tree Cake stock. We feature a great thread from our community forum, taking issue with a recent Jefferson's Ocean ad that claims it's "aged at the mercy of the sea." I'm sure you can guess where that conversation went. Pops then shares some big news for Bourbon & Banter: noted author and...
2022-01-311h 15
Horses, Hats and Bourbon with Claudia CoffeySteve Coomes - Food and Spirits Journalist & AuthorInterview with Steve Coomes a food and spirits author, educator and journalist. Steve started as a chef and believes he has always had a sophisticated and complex palette when it comes to pairing spirits and food. What a fun job he has - right?! He is a sought after speaker and moderator of spirits events - including the upcoming Kentucky Bourbon Festival. pBat9UaxoN26t3834uITContact Steve at www.stevecoomes.com
2021-09-0928 min
The Hard ProofUpcoming Event: Kentucky Bourbon FestivalOn this bonus we chat with President of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival Randy Prasse, as well as Content and Programming Coordinator Steve Coomes, about their upcoming annual festival in Bardstown, KY. It's the Kentucky Bourbon Festival's 30th annual installment, and they have some exciting new additions planned for the event. Get Tickets and Learn More at: https://kybourbonfestival.comLearn More:Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbonLasting Media: https://linktr.ee/lastingmediaSee Privacy Policy at ht...
2021-06-1139 min
The Scotchy Bourbon BoysMy First Barrel Pick What I learned & What You Need To KnowSend us a textIn This Podcast I talk about my first ever Barrel Pick! Knob Creek , Kentucky Bourbon Festival Offices, Freddie Noe, Steve Coomes randy Prasse and both Justins from Justins' house of bourbon, talk about pressure! Nah it was an amazing blast! Come find out what I learned and what I will do going forward! In this podcast of the Scotchy Bourbon Boys Support the showhttps://www.scotchybourbonboys.com The Scotchy bourbon Boys are #3 in Feedspots Top 60 whiskey podcasts in the world https://podcast.feedspot.com/whiskey_podcasts/
2021-04-0847 min
On & OffThe Spirit of KentuckyWhat's more American than Kentucky spirits? The boom in brown spirits has elevated the Bluegrass State to global prominence for it's incredible array of bourbons, ryes, whiskeys, cocktails and other spirits. In this episode, Editors Melissa Dowling and Kyle Swartz explore how Kentucky spirits have grabbed national attention, by interviewing Louisville-based food and beverage writer Steve Coomes. Coomes is known throughout Kentucky and the wider world of whiskey as one of the industry's most knowledgable writers — including on country ham! Check out his work at SteveCoomes.com.
2021-01-2724 min
The Scotchy Bourbon BoysSteve Coomes and Randy Prasse industry big boys!Send us a textTiny one of the founding members of the Scotchy Bourbon Boys. visits with two of the industries insiders Randy Prasse President of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival and Steve Coomes, Whiskey and Bourbon writer and also the Host of this years Virtual Kentucky Bourbon Festival. We got together for a great time and tasting of 3 fantastic bourbons! Old Forester 150 anaversary edition plus Chicken Cock 15 year barrel strength and Weller Full Proof store Pick! Come find out how we barrel bashed these three spectacular bourbonsSupport the showhttps://www.scotchybourbonboys.com
2020-11-091h 07
The Bourbon RoadA Four Whiskey Sit-Down with Steve CoomesMike spends the day with Steve Coomes, whiskey journalist and event architect of the 2020 Bardstown Bourbon Festival. They discuss whiskey, current times as well as great new plans for the Bardstown Bourbon Festival this fall. Find out more about Steve and what he has going on at https://stevecoomes.com Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to Logheads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about high log furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/
2020-07-291h 10
Bourbon PursuitPairing Country Ham with Bourbon Drams with Steve CoomesBourbon and ham, is that a pairing you would expect? To be honest, neither did I. I’m a sucker for killing a plate of prosciutto at a dinner party, but thanks to our guest Steve Coomes, we’ve discovered a new love for country ham. When done right, the saltiness of the ham just hits all the right spots. We sit down with Steve as he talks to us about a past life as a pizza judge (yes, a pizza judge!) and then we get into hams. The diet of the pigs, curing processes, and even his professional opin...
2020-04-301h 05The Bourbon RoadSteve Coomes - Author, Journalist, Copywriter and SpeakerWhat a treat to hang out with Steve Coomes. A master storyteller and well known bourbon country personality. Steve spends a little time with Jim and Mike at Justins House of Bourbon in Louisville Kentucky, drinking bourbon and telling stories. More about Steve at https://www.stevecoomes.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/
2020-04-011h 12The Bourbon RoadBig Chief - The 2019 Kentucky State BBQ FestivalYou'll enjoy following Big Chief as he make his rounds at this year's Kentucky State BBQ Festival. He talks with Steve Coomes, Susan Reigler, Haley Perros, Big Moe Cason and the folks at Peg Leg Porker among many others. Subscribe to catch every episode. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @thebourbonroad. Visit the festival website at http://www.kybbqfestival.com/ Thanks to LogHeads Home Center for supporting this episode. Find out more about their fine rustic furniture at https://logheadshomecenter.com/
2019-09-1856 min
Full Circle | Classic Jesus MusicEpisode 237 - a look at HebrewsSome classic Jesus music, including:
His Majesty Reigns – Honeytree,
Lazy Jane – Steve Camp,
A Faithful Witness – Tommy Coomes,
Ready For The Rest Of You – Marty McCall & Fireworks,
He Was Heard – Michael Card,
Never Give You Up – Amy Grant,
The Sacrifice – Wayne Watson,
Hold Fast, Hold Tight – Randy Matthews,
God Don’t Care (What The Circumstance) – Carman,
Peace And Understanding – Bryn Haworth,
Angels Unaware – Matthew Ward
2018-08-1857 min
Liz BergPodcast #307: I81-U812 from Jan 18, 2017Lazenbee Industries - "Canal" - Enjoy The View
Kirill Makushin - "1937" - Vulpiano Sampler EP: Vol. 6
Le Manque - "Ulan Bator" - Ratages et confettis
Sobria - "Happily Ever After Part 2" - Happily Ever After
D Smilez - "Enter The World of Paradise" - Melody and Beats
Monopole - "Phosphorescence" - Quasi-Stable state
Fleslit - "A1 Symphony" - A1 Symphony
Coco Morier - "Take Me To Detroit" - Live at WFMU for Sophisticated Boom Boom with Sheila B, 7/22/2016
The Chills - "Kaleidoscope World" - Live at WFMU's Monty Hall, 5/23/2016
Sam Coomes - "Tough Times In Plastic Land" - Live at...
2017-01-181h 07
Food and FarmSteve Coomes, country hamsSteve Coomes and I ham it up talking about his new book, Country Ham: A Southern Tradition of Hogs, Salt & Smoke
2014-11-2813 min