Thirst Trap Podcast

Thirst Trap Podcast

A Beverage Industry Podcast

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March 5, 2026 37 mins

After a years-long effort by the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission American Single Malt has officially been ratified as the newest category of American Whiskey on December 18, 2024.

Minden Mill Master Distiller Joe O’Sullivan is a pioneer in the movement to make American Single Malt an official category of American Whiskey. Joe talks about apprenting under Steve McCarthy, the guy who’s generally considered the crea...

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Tracy embraces “punk rock” tequila!

“Comisarios” upheld tradition in defiance of oppression, preserving the 2000 year history of tequila making during prohibition.  Comisarios guarded natives clandestinely distilling tequila in the mountainous terrain of Los Altos of Jalisco.

John Milstead of Stellar Spirits & Wine visits to talk about “Truth In Tequila”; specifically Tequila Comisari...

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September 25, 2025 30 mins

Scott Seales has logged more than 16 years of experience in the Hospitality industry, 12 of them in Las Vegas. His professional history includes almost every job in the food and beverage world, from line cook/dishwasher to senior management.

Tracy and Scott met during his tenure as Craft and Import beer specialist for Johnson Brothers of Nevada.&nbs...

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September 18, 2025 37 mins

John “Griff” Griffith II started as a home brewer in 1992, and then joined Joyride Brewing in Edgewater, Colorado where he learned the finer points of the 10-barrel brewing system. He’s a nationally recognized BJCP beer judge, and travelled to compete at The Great America Beer Festival as a Pro/AM entrant with Joseph James Brewery (2015).

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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 behind a portfolio of exceptionally consistent and celebrated beers. Renowned for his meticulous techn...

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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 of high-quality spirits, including whiskey, gin, and vodka, all crafted wi...

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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 brewer p...

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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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October 17, 2024 17 mins

Meet Tiki Bar Owner and Purveyor of Bettie Page Rum, Michael Cobb.

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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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