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The Speakeasy

Sother Teague, Greg Benson

Booking Overview

This is an interview-focused beverage-industry show covering cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, coffee, tea, mixology, bar history, distillation, and brewing, with recurring conversations with bartenders, bar owners, beverage founders, and other industry experts. Agencies could credibly pitch beverage-brand founders, hospitality operators, distillers, brewers, roasters, and specialists in bar sustainability or product development; booking difficulty is likely low because guests are typically accessible professionals rather than major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 704

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 1.0k subscribers

Instagram: 23.0k followers

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@heritageradionetwork.org

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Host

Sother Teague - Award-winning bartender and co-host specializing in cocktails, spirits, and the beverage industry.

Greg Benson - Award-winning bartender and co-host covering cocktails, spirits, and the broader beverage industry.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Practicing bartenders, bar owners, beverage-brand founders, distillers, brewers, roasters, importers, and other professionals with direct expertise in beverage production, hospitality, or bar culture.
Required Achievements:  
Founding or operating a bar or beverage company, Developing or launching spirits, mixers, beer, wine, coffee, or other beverage products, Demonstrated expertise in hospitality, sourcing, distillation, brewing, or beverage history

Recent Guest Discussions

Fred Beebe - Sustainable Bar Operations, Local Sourcing, Farm-to-table Ingredients, And Hospitality.

David Vogel - Launching A Mixer Company, Tonic-water Product Development, Research And Development, And Beverage Supply Chains.

Damola Timeyin - Building An African Gin Brand, Putting African Flavors On The Global Bar, And Avoiding Colonialist Business Practices.

Lex Cardona - Vermouth Production, Catalan Ingredients, And Encouraging Consumers To Drink Vermouth Straight.

Raj Nallapothola - Vermouth Production, Catalan Ingredients, And Encouraging Consumers To Drink Vermouth Straight.

Recent Topics

Food And Drink, Cocktails, Spirits, Bartending, Brewing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Speakeasy
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Banned in DC with Kapri Robinson

November 03, 2026

Kapri Robinson has a story to tell. At Allegory in Washington, DC she weaves together Alice in Wonderland, Ruby Bridges, post-apocalyptic archetypes, banned books, Bad Brains… and of course, delicious cocktails. She sits down with Greg and Sother ahead of the 2026 midterms to discuss how her storytelling and hospitality weave together, what it’s like flipping a menu that complex, how she feels about minimalism, and what it’s actually like to run a bar in the nation’s capital.PLUS, go vote.Fol...

Wiggin' Out with Oscar Simoza

October 30, 2026

Everyone loves a good wig, especially Oscar Simoza for reasons that will be clear to our video listeners. The Beverage Director for The Wig Shop sits down with Greg and Sother to talk about his journey through hospitality, 90s nostalgia and how he mentors his “kids” behind the bar.PLUS, does 100% really mean 100%? Greg and Sother dive into a lawsuit that alleges otherwise.Follow Oscar at @mustache.flexFollow the Wig Shop at @thewigshopbostonLINKSBecome a RegularCheck out bartender.com and use...

An Island Girl with Kate Perry

October 27, 2026

How do you go from a bartender to building a career and an identity around a type of rum you’ve grown to absolutely fall in love with? And then, once that’s done, how do you walk away? That’s what Kate Perry, National Portfolio & US Market Manager for LM&V is doing right now, and she sits down with Greg & Sother to talk about falling in love with some of the Caribbean’s funkier rums, talking her way into her dream job, and then knowing when it was time to turn the page and walk aw...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Speakeasy
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How do I get in touch with The Speakeasy?

The Speakeasy is hosted by Sother Teague and Greg Benson. Its publicly listed email is info@heritageradionetwork.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Speakeasy?

The publicly listed email for The Speakeasy: info@heritageradionetwork.org.

How many listeners does The Speakeasy have?

Podseeker estimates The Speakeasy reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Speakeasy?

The Speakeasy typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Practicing bartenders, bar owners, beverage-brand founders, distillers, brewers, roasters, importers, and other professionals with direct expertise in beverage production, hospitality, or bar culture. Common among recent guests: Founding or operating a bar or beverage company; Developing or launching spirits, mixers, beer, wine, coffee, or other beverage products; Demonstrated expertise in hospitality, sourcing, distillation, brewing, or beverage history. Recent guests include Fred Beebe, David Vogel, and Damola Timeyin.

How hard is it to get booked on The Speakeasy?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Speakeasy cover?

Recent episodes cover Food And Drink, Cocktails, Spirits, Bartending, and Brewing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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