Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST
Exploring innovation in wine, spirits, and entrepreneurship
Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST
Exploring innovation in wine, spirits, and entrepreneurship
About Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST
Exploring innovation in wine, spirits, and entrepreneurship
I'm a 20+ year veteran in the wine and spirits industry who loves innovation. I'm interviewing those who are creating it from agriculture to glass.
Why Join Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST as a Guest
Wine & Spirits Audience Reach
You reach beverage professionals, founders, and enthusiasts who follow trends in wine, spirits, NA, and THC drinks.
Founder-Led Interviews
You'll join a relaxed, insight-packed conversation that blends story, strategy, and product tasting for a dynamic listener experience.
Expert Guest Roster
You'll be in great company-past guests include CEOs, legal experts, sensory scientists, and 9-figure CPG founders.
Podcast Apps + Apple
Your episode is distributed across top platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify for maximum discoverability.
Episode Angles & Guest Pitches
Inside Beverage Innovation
Unpack how you're rethinking flavor, format, or function in the beverage world.
From Founder to Force
Share your entrepreneurial journey and how you built a beverage brand that stands out.
Legal & Regulatory Deep Dives
Break down the legal hurdles and compliance insights every beverage founder should know.
Taste, Talk, and Tell
Bring your product to life with a live tasting and the story behind it.
How You'd Contribute to the Show
Audience Takeaways
Listeners will gain actionable insights from your real-world beverage journey-from brand creation to innovation and scale.
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The Ideal Guest
You're a founder, innovator, legal expert, or marketer in the wine, spirits, NA, or THC beverage space-and you're ready to share your story and insights.
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Bill Gamelli CEO Mocktail Beverage
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Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST • Aug 15, 2024
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Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST • Jan 25, 2024
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Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST • Jan 3, 2024
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Deborah Brenner Women of The Vine & Diverse Power Brands
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Andrew Nelson Managing Partner at WarRoom Cellars
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Heather Ransome Founder and CEO Zero Proof Go Online Nonalc Brands & Venues
Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST • Nov 30, 2023
Stephanie Houston President & Co-founder of Island Getaway Rum
Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST • Nov 20, 2023
Kate Dingwall Freelance Writer - Words / Travel / Wine / Spirits
Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST • Nov 16, 2023
John King Co-Founder & Owner of The Original Pickle Shot
Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST • Nov 9, 2023
Jonathan Neff Co-Founder, Managing Owner of Neff Brewing Tulsa, OK
Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST • Nov 2, 2023
Josh Sapienza A.I. Creator I Course Restaurant Guide I Restaurant Recos for Your Own Taste Profile
Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST • Oct 26, 2023
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Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST • Oct 19, 2023
Brian Rosen Chairman of Growth Beverage previously owned Sams
Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST • Oct 12, 2023
Ben Berman Co-Founder & CEO of Tomorrow Farms
Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST • Oct 5, 2023
Kelley Jones Principal Kelley Jones Hospitality and President & COO of Hospitality Alliance
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Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST • Sep 21, 2023
Nicolas Guillant Global Beverage Leader
Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST • Sep 14, 2023
Chris Scott Part Deux of Thirty Fifty UK Wine Events and WSET Educator
Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST • Sep 7, 2023
Chris Scott of Thirty Fifty UK Wine Events and WSET Educator
Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST • Aug 31, 2023
Athletic Brewing Owners Bill Shufelt and John Walker
Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST • Aug 24, 2023
Claire Warner Creater & Leader in Alc & Non Alc - Founder of AECORN Aperitifs
Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST • Aug 17, 2023
John Glaser Founder & Whiskymaker of Compass Box Scotch Whisky & Old Rule Challenger
Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST • Aug 9, 2023
Tom Clark & Chahan Yeretzian @ STEM Creating Cell Culture Coffee
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Jack Seifrick Founder & Proprietor of CAST Wines
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Beer Guys Radio Tim Dennis & Brian Hewitt
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David Rosenthal - Winemaker & Owner of Partnership Wine Consulting
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Wim Bens Owner & Founder of Lakewood Brewing Company
Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST • Jun 22, 2023
Seth Benhaim Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Broken Barrel Whiskey Co.
Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST • Jun 15, 2023
Tony Abou-Ganim The Modern Mixologist
Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST • Jun 8, 2023
Maggie Kimberl content editor of American Whiskey Magazine and co-chair of the World Whiskies Awards
Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST • May 31, 2023
Cheryl Durzy CEO of LibDib
Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST • May 24, 2023
Nico Martini Cocktail Enthusiast, Best Selling Author, Writer & Social Media Expert
Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST • May 18, 2023
Jeni Bonorino with Bono Brands
Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST • May 11, 2023
Klaas de Jung WineMasters.TV
Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST • May 4, 2023
Bruce Schneider Co-Founder of Gotham Project
Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST • Apr 27, 2023
Ana Lopez & Juan Pablo Mercado Raicilla La Reina de Atenguillo
Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST • Apr 20, 2023
Lisa Leventhal National Brand Ambassador for The House of Somrus
Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST • Apr 13, 2023
Thomas Angel Co-Founder Altitude Beverages
Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST • Apr 5, 2023
Andrew Fitzgerald Beer Industry and Merchandising Expert and Worldwide Best Selling Author
Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST • Mar 30, 2023
Gary Schneidkraut Protis Global VP of Business Development Wine & Spirits
Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST • Mar 23, 2023
Dylan Stolley GM Becket's Restaurant Oshkosh, WI
Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST • Mar 16, 2023
Julie Milroy VP Supplier Development & Marketing at SGW&S
Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST • Mar 9, 2023
Ilias Mastrogiannis Owner of Mastrogiannis Distillery
Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST • Feb 28, 2023
Taylor Foxman Founder and CEO of The Industry Collective
Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST • Feb 23, 2023
Bill Gamelli CEO Mocktail Beverage
Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST • Feb 16, 2023
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Gustavo Aristizabal Owner of Cucina Maya Mexican Grill & Mezcaleria
Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST • Feb 2, 2023
Max Green Owner of Leader Brewing
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Matt Giese COO of Funny Water
Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST • Jan 19, 2023
Sky Conley and Oscar Bowen of Alestone Brewing Co
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Wine Sales Stimulator Creator Ben Salisbury
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