Thirst Trap Podcast

A Beverage Industry Podcast

Episodes

Episode 30: Loudmouth Soup

August 21, 2025 • 52 mins

Get ready to tap into the mind of one of Las Vegas’s most accomplished brewers, Jeff Tewes. As he makes his way from the acclaimed Tenaya Creek/Beer Zombies, to Las Vegas Brewing Company (in the original Tenaya Creek building), Jeff has been a pivotal figure in elevating the local craft beer scene. He’s the mastermind… Read More »

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Episode 29: Dingle Dames

July 31, 2025 • 25 mins

Lauren Kennedy of Hotaling & Company returns to celebrate the second anniversary of the Thirst Trap Podcast. Just back from an adventure with Tracy to Dingle, the charming town on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. Dingle is home to the Dingle Distillery, a craft operation that has quickly gained international acclaim. The distillery produces a range… Read More »

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Episode 28: Dam Goodbye

July 3, 2025 • 46 mins

Las Vegas native Amanda Koeller, one of the only female head brewers in the state, shares the news that she’s leaving her hometown for a new opportunity at Last Best Place Brewing Company in Bozeman, Montana. Before joining Las Vegas Brewing Company in March 2023, Amanda held key brewing roles at local breweries—including assistant and lead… Read More »

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Episode 27: Roseade Rollercoaster

November 7, 2024 • 33 mins

It’s an “Anniversary” visit with the guy behind Roseade, Karl Zeigler. He shares some news about what’s on the horizon for Roseade, the growth of the ready-to-drink market, wine-spritzer competitors, and “better day-drinking” in general.

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Episode 26: Tiki-Tastic Bettie

October 17, 2024 • 17 mins

Meet Tiki Bar Owner and Purveyor of Bettie Page Rum, Michael Cobb. The High Roller Tiki Lounge is the first and only craft beer and wine bar exclusively featuring tiki style wine based and liquor alternative cocktails – tiki-tails, eclectic and popular beers and more. You’ll find tiki drinks like the painkilla, mai tai, suffering… Read More »

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Episode 25: New Guy

October 3, 2024 • 39 mins

From behind the bar at Double Down and Frankie’s, to being in front of crowds with Franks & Deans, Sampson shares great stories from the #Vegas scene, and being buddies with famous Hollywood actors.

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Episode 24: Barman

September 12, 2024 • 44 mins

Derek Crow visits and shares an exemplary cocktail creation, although he insists that he is not actually a “mixologist”, but more of a humble “barman”. He recounts his journey from Olive Garden, to gettin’ “behind the stick” at some of the most famous bars up and down the Las Vegas Strip.

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Episode 23: Get “Farm Ripped” With Mario

August 22, 2024 • 17 mins

His Dad Mario made his coveted hard espresso for friends and family every holiday season. Now Joe Grasso graciously shares the story, and the delightful beverage with all of us.

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Episode 22: Happy Birthday Thirst Trap

August 1, 2024 • 34 mins

Celebrating the first year of Thirst Trap Podcast, first guest Lauren Kennedy reprises her role, and shares her thoughts on the rebirth of cocktailing and bars in Las Vegas.

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Episode 21: Showing Up

June 13, 2024 • 24 mins

Meet Hillary Cantero of Bootleggers Distributing. She traces her story from the tasting room at Peltier Winery to getting into distribution in Las Vegas.

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