The 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.com IG @Twilly3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stu 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.

J'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.angelle https://prettymagiccocktails.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She 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. @sheischeval www.sheischeval Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Camile 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.com Her new book, Free Spirit, is available now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 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.

Randi 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.com IG @diversifiedvines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

On 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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nova 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tawny 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 bit.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Christen 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Christen 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.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Restaurant 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Charlie 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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.